Jesse Gemberling-Johnson

Executive Director, Eastern Region

Jesse is at the helm organizing trips on the East Coast starting in 2021. A former Infantry Officer with 2d Battalion, 5th Marines in the United States Marine Corps, Jesse is the Director of Talent Recruitment and Development at MCFA – a construction management, infrastructure planning and management consulting firm in Haddonfield, NJ. Jesse has a bachelor’s degree in Management from Gettysburg College, a graduate certificate in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University Extension School, a master’s degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania, and is pursuing a master’s degree in Human Capital Management from Columbia University. Jesse is an avid fisherman who grew up fishing in Avalon, NJ and now lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Shannon, their son, Jack, and their female Pitbull/Husky mix named Charlie.

Brighid Egner

Operations Manager

Brighid has always loved being out on the open ocean, dolphin watching, and spending time with kids. More recently, she got “hooked” on fishing when she met her now-husband, an avid fisherman who introduced her to Jesse and Fish for Life. During the school year, Brighid is a special education teacher in Ardmore, PA. She has an undergraduate degree in teaching from Gwynedd Mercy University and an M.Ed. from The University of Notre Dame. She grew up coming to the Jersey Shore and loves having the Fish for Life trips to look forward to each summer.

Courtney McNulty

Volunteer Coordinator

Courtney has been friends with Jesse, the Executive Director of the Eastern Region, for over 20 years, which inspired her to take on the role of Volunteer Coordinator for the organization. An active participant in athletics, Courtney sees fishing as her newest challenge and a wonderful way to give back to the community. She is passionate about volunteering and raising awareness for rare diseases, particularly Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Courtney holds a BA in Philosophy from Penn State University and is currently a Content Solutions Manager with Unbound Medicine, where she focuses on enhancing healthcare education and development by incorporating generative AI. Her dedication to both her professional and volunteer work reflects her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Molly Corr

Molly spends every summer at the Jersey Shore with her family and family was the catalyst for her involvement with Fish For Life. After witnessing her sister Brighid’s dedication to the cause, Molly was inspired to join in! She has an undergraduate degree in Communications and Marketing from Fairfield University and works full time as a fashion merchandiser for Lilly Pulitzer, where she’s encouraged to take their core values beyond the office walls. Those values include the belief that “we can make the world a brighter place” and “we become stronger together” and “we have fun in the process”, all of which she’s found align with the Fish for Life experience!