MVPC is thrilled to welcome our new Environmental Program Manager Adrienne Lennon.  

 As the Environmental Program Manager at Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, Adrienne leads a team of talented specialists in the technical service areas of environment, land use, climate, and clean energy planning. She is an experienced public administrator and environmental planner, centering her practice around ecological climate resilience, community engagement, and how to reconnect people and nature. Her background in environmental regulations and policy development, natural resource assessments and land management, and climate impact and carbon reduction strategies bring a holistic view of regional planning to the Environmental Program.   

Prior to joining MVPC, Adrienne worked as an environmental scientist and project manager at a New England-based architectural, engineering, and construction firm serving public and private clients. She is also a former Conservation Agent, Conservation Commissioner, and At Large City Councilor working in several Essex County communities. Adrienne supports the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissioners Board of Directors as Chair of the Annual Environmental Awards Committee and presents in their Fundamentals for Commissioners education series. She also sits on the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Ocean and Coastal Resources Leadership Team.   

 Adrienne grew up in the Merrimack Valley and is a longtime resident and community organizer in Amesbury. She is a graduate of the Harvard University Extension School with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree concentrated in biological sciences. Outside of work, Adrienne is a trail runner, birder, and classical pianist. Adrienne started at MVPC on September 30, 2024.