Board & Staff

Our team of scientists provides innovative scientific solutions to challenges threatening ocean health and marine life in our rapidly changing world. In addition to our researchers is a team that plays a critical role in helping accomplish our mission.

Corporate Officers

Donald B. Kent, M.S., President & CEO
Lenell Carter, M.B.A., Chief Financial Officer
Danielle Haulsee, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer

Administrative Staff

Julie Carpenter, Human Resources Coordinator Maddy Jackson, Reception
Laura Vega, Accounting Manager                      Les Winchester, Facility and Safety Manager

 

Development & Community Relations

Courtney Snyder, VP of Philanthropy & Community Engagement
Janine Watts, Communications & Grants Manager

Senior Research Scientists

Ann E. Bowles, Ph.D.

Mark A. Drawbridge, M.S

Jeff Eble, Ph.D.

Research Fellows & Associates

Elizabeth Gagneron

Mike Rust, Ph.D.

Research Assistants & Support Staff

Victor Bach Munoz
Makenna Beehler
Teo Buisson
Jake Denton
Andrew Dixon
Matt Elliott
Andrew Fowler
Hayley Heiner
Seth Hendershot
Drew Jarrett
Mariana Kawakami
Charles Leal
Robert Ledesma
Kaycie Lindland
Mac Lofquist
Karen McClune
Jax Mikkelsen
Jessica Provenzano
Megan Quinn
Sam Rangel
Kaelen Reed
Sabrina Romeo
Kayla Roy
Rex Shettlesworth
Paolo Soto
Ricardo Suarez

Board of Trustees

Tyler Carter

Park President, SeaWorld San Diego

 

Laura Chapman

Senior Social Impact and Sustainability Specialist, Wells Fargo

 

Dr. Chris Dold

Chief Zoological Officer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Corporate

 

Robert Fletcher

President, Sportfishing Association of California

 

Paul Fruchbom

Co-Founder, KDF Communities

 

David Gardner, Sr.

Chairman & CEO, Highland PM LLC

 

Reese A. Jarret

President, E. Smith & Company, Inc

 

Michael King

Purchasing Manager, King’s Seafood Company

 

Ermelinda Moretti

Chief Advocate, Chevron Corporation

 

Bill Shedd, Chairman

President, AFTCO Manufacturing Company, Inc.

 

Ian Stewart

 

Laurilee Thompson

Owner, Dixie Crossroads Restaurant

 

Robert Weiner

President, Star-Box, Inc

 

Louie Zimm