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
Jeff Eble, Ph.D.
Research Fellows & Associates
Elizabeth Gagneron
Mike Rust, Ph.D.
Research Scientists
Rebecca Gentry, Ph.D.
Emily Kunselman, 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