We are bringing the communities of the North Shore out on the water
What We Provide
North Shore Maritime is the only program in the North Shore dedicated to creating public opportunities by expanding the access to maritime sports and the pathways which begin in the water. Our core values are:
Opportunity
Creating greater access to education and scholarships
Stewardship
Raising awareness and appreciation for the natural systems that make maritime sports possible
Involvement
Giving our communities a reason to invest time, effort, and dollars into a program and environment that benefits every member of the community
Teamwork.
Teaching the power of working together, unified goals, and shared successes
Integrity.
Respecting rules, playing fairly, and demonstrating compassion at all times
The Team
Founding Executive Director / President of the Board: William Goldenheim
Board Members:
Shanel Anderson - Soul City Yoga
Laurie Kennedy
Ellen Minzner - USRowing
Mikki Wilson - Dot Connector Consulting
Past Board Members:
Carolina Trujillo - Citizens Inn
More about our team members:
William Goldenheim, Founder
William founded The North Shore Maritime Center as a not-for-profit organization in late 2020. He is a passionate science teacher, coach, and athlete (or perhaps rapidly becoming a former athlete). He began rowing in Norwalk, CT when he was 12 years old. In 2003 he won a silver medal at the World Junior Rowing Championships in Schinias, Greece. He then went on to row at Brown University in Providence, RI until an injury forced a course change. In 2014 he competed at Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England as a member of Union Boat Club.
William’s coaching career began in 2010, working for Greater Lawrence Rowing and the Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School. After a stint in the corporate world, he switched hats and ran the Middle School Indoor Rowing Program at Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI). He taught high school science and coached rowing and cross country at Dexter Southfield for five years. In 2019, he began teaching at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, where he has successfully launched the first school rowing team in Lynn’s history.
From William: “What an honor to be starting two rowing programs in the Lynn area. The cities and towns on the North Shore are incredible and have such rich histories, especially being right on the coast. I am so excited to bring our community members on the water and to provide access to these opportunities that are so deserved.”
Gabby Ferullo, Program Manager Intern
Gabby is the first-ever Program Manager Intern for NSMC! She started rowing as a sophomore at St. Mary’s High School and fell in love with the sport, progressing to the University of New Hampshire after graduation. At UNH, Gabby continued to develop as a coxswain and a leader. At the end of her freshman year she ran for Travel Logistics Coordinator, a position on the Executive Board, and now holds that during her sophomore year.
Gabby also had the unique but incredibly exciting opportunity to compete with an international squad from London Rowing Club, at the Head of the Charles Regatta. This took place during the Fall of her sophomore year and it was her first time racing at this event.
After her freshman year at UNH, she cut her teeth coaching in our summer programs. Her passion for the sport only grew after taking on the new role, and now loves to mentor athletes on their journeys in the rowing world. While coaching will continue to be a major part of her role, Gabby will also help lead the charge with marketing, social media, event planning, and much, much more!
Donna Weiner, Coach and Yoga Instructor
Donna got her start with rowing as a walk-on athlete at the Division I program at Kansas State University (under the tutelage of our own founding board member, Ellen Minzner!). She spent many years as an industrial engineer across many industries and picked up rowing again after moving to the north shore. Donna has joined NSMC in multiple capacities, including coaching our indoor program with Lynn Tech, coaching with the St. Mary’s Crew Team, and bringing her 200-hour yoga instructor certification to benefit the minds and bodies of our athletes.
Paul Gouthro, Coach
Paul first got his start in rowing as a volunteer at the Head of the Charles Regatta. He then became a jack-of-all-trades volunteer with NSMC, coaching, building, fixing, trailer driving and much more. He has also joined the St. Mary’s Crew Team as an assistant coach and leads the strength and conditioning programming for the team. Having earned his USRowing Level 1 and nearing completion of the Level 2 Coaching Certificates, Paul is bringing that passion and newfound skill to the pond.
