Board Members

ECO CLEAN MARINE

Meet Our Board of Directors

Courtney Dombroski

Founder & Executive Director

Courtney Dombroski founded Eco Clean Marine in 2022 and serves as the organization’s Executive Director. As the driving force behind the nonprofit’s growth, she leads event planning, community partnerships, volunteer engagement, fundraising efforts, and the overall vision of the organization.

Known for her hands-on leadership style, Courtney is passionate about turning ideas into action and creating opportunities for people to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Through her leadership, Eco Clean Marine has mobilized thousands of volunteers and helped coordinate the removal of more than 60,000 pounds of litter from Gulf Coast communities and waterways.

Courtney was recognized as the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber’s Young Professional of the Quarter and led Eco Clean Marine to receive the national ICON Award for community impact and service. She is passionate about bringing people together around a common purpose and believes lasting change happens when communities are empowered to take action.

Sarah Smith

Secretary

Sarah Gardner has served on Eco Clean Marine’s Board of Directors since 2023 and plays an important role in supporting the organization’s operations and long-term growth. As Board Secretary, she helps ensure the organization remains organized, accountable, and focused on its mission of protecting local waterways and inspiring community involvement.

Professionally, Sarah works as a Corrections Officer, where she has dedicated her career to public service, safety, and accountability. Her experience has strengthened her skills in leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, all of which contribute to her work with Eco Clean Marine.

Sarah is passionate about environmental stewardship and believes everyone shares a responsibility to care for the places they live, work, and enjoy. She is proud to support Eco Clean Marine’s efforts to preserve the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast and create a cleaner, healthier future for generations to come.

Hannah McCloud

Education Director

Hannah McCloud serves as Eco Clean Marine’s Education Director, helping support the organization’s mission through environmental education and community engagement. She is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals and families to learn about the importance of protecting our local waterways and coastal environments.

Professionally, Hannah is a Building-Based Math Coach at Swift Consolidated Elementary School in Baldwin County. With 14 years of experience in elementary education, she has dedicated her career to helping students and teachers succeed while fostering a lifelong love of learning. Her background in education brings valuable strengths in communication, collaboration, and community outreach.

As both an educator and community advocate, Hannah believes environmental stewardship begins with education and awareness. She is proud to support Eco Clean Marine’s efforts to inspire the next generation, strengthen community involvement, and preserve the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast for years to come.

How Eco Clean Marine Got Started

It began with a simple idea: if the opportunity to make a difference doesn’t exist, create it.

In 2021, Founder Courtney Dombroski was searching for ways to give back to the community. While several organizations were doing great work, many were still recovering from the effects of the pandemic and volunteer opportunities were limited. Wanting to become more involved, she continued looking for a cause she could truly connect with.

One day, while servicing her Feed the Fish machine at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores, Courtney noticed trash scattered all around the gazebo and blowing toward the water. Frustrated by what she saw, she grabbed a pair of gloves and began picking it up herself.

As she worked, something clicked.

Rather than waiting to find the right organization, she realized she could take action herself. What started as a single trash pickup quickly turned into a commitment to return month after month and make a lasting difference.

That commitment became Eco Clean Marine.

Founded in January 2022, Eco Clean Marine has grown from a one-person cleanup effort into a volunteer-driven nonprofit serving communities across the Gulf Coast. Through monthly cleanups, environmental education, and community partnerships, the organization has mobilized thousands of volunteers and helped remove more than 60,000 pounds of litter from local waterways and public spaces

Today, Eco Clean Marine continues to focus on its original mission: bringing people together to protect the places we love while inspiring the next generation to become stewards of our environment.

After all, if we can change hearts, we can change the future.