Program Staff
Kat Garofoli (She/Her/Hers)
Program Manager
Kat Garofoli, a Year 8 AmeriCorps Cape Cod alumni, brings 15 years of direct experience in environmental protection, strategic planning, community engagement, and grants administration specific to the AmeriCorps Cape Cod program. She attributes the AmeriCorps program for shaping her professional career. Her time serving forged a passion for giving back to the Cape community and caring for the environment. Her goal is to recreate this for future members searching for a way to serve while building opportunities for young professionals to stay on Cape Cod.
Kat’s professional career includes serving as Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Onset Bay Center Director, the Director of the Dennis Conservation Land Trust, and as a Resource Development Officer for Barnstable County.
You can contact Kat at katherine.garofoli@capecod.gov.
Michael Andranovich (He / Him / His)
Program Coordinator- Outer Cape
Michael grew up in Milford, CT, where his passion for the environment flourished while exploring the shores of Long Island Sound. He graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Studies (minor in Computer Science) from St. John’s University in Queens, NY. Looking to provide the greatest “boots on the ground” impact for communities at a local level, Michael joined AmeriCorps Cape Cod to complete a year of service in Year 18 (2016-2017). He jointly served with the Town of Sandwich Department of Natural Resources and Mashpee’s Shellfish Division. Using the numerous technical tools and professional skills gained during his service year, Michael went on to pursue positions in environmental education, wildlife stewardship, and research assistance. He finished his Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM) degree from the University of Rhode Island with a concentration in Conservation Biology. Returning as a Program Supervisor for Year 23 (2021-2022), Michael now works as the Outer Cape Program Coordinator. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, or exploring the beaches of Cape Cod.
You can contact Michael at michael.andranovich@capecod.gov.
Bridget Gill (She/Her/Hers)
Upper Cape Program Supervisor- Bourne
Bridget grew up in Melrose, MA and graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences. Social justice advocacy has been at the forefront of her educational, professional, and personal development. Having spent most of her summers on Cape Cod as a child, her passion for the natural environment and the Cape’s unique ecosystems flourished. With plans of a post-grad service year, Bridget joined the Year 25 cohort of AmeriCorps Cape Cod. As an ACC member, she served with Mashpee Department of Natural Resources – Shellfish Division as well as MA DCR Fire Control, participating in over 10 prescribed burns during her term. Bridget has joined the staff this year as a Program Supervisor for the Pocasset House while preparing to further her career in social and environmental justice advocacy.
You can contact Bridget at bridget.gill@capecod.gov
Daniel “Danny” Ecsedy (He/Him/His)
Upper Cape Program Supervisor- Barnstable
Danny grew up in Woodbury CT and would regularly take vacations with my family to the Cape. He graduated from University of Connecticut with a degree in Computer Science Engineering and German Studies. After college Danny travelled to Colorado where he worked on a ski mountain and returned to CT and was a cook for a year and a half. After that, he served in the Year 25 cohort with ACC where he was placed with the Harwich Conservation Trust. It was at this time that he found a passion for working outside. In his free time, Danny likes to bike, rock climb, watch sunsets and cook new recipes.
You can contact Danny at daniel.ecsedy@capecod.gov.
Henry Torpey (He/Him/His)
Outer Cape Program Supervisor- Wellfleet
Henry is originally from Douglas, Massachusetts. He attended Endicott College and received his degree in Environmental Science. Henry has always had an interest in the outdoors which is what led him to join AmeriCorps Cape Cod. His time as a Year 24 AmeriCorps Cape Cod member is highlighted by shellfishing with the Town of Wellfleet Shellfish Department and coordinating volunteer projects with the Cape Cod National Seashore. The Outer Cape, especially Wellfleet, is Henry’s favorite location on Cape Cod. Henry has returned as a Program Supervisor for the Wellfleet “LeHac” House and couldn’t be more excited for the new Corps year. If you can manage to find him, Henry spends his free time rummaging through old vinyl records as well as putting them to good use!
