The National Marine Mammal Foundation’s Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, governance, and long term vision to ensure our work advances marine mammal health, welfare, and conservation. Their expertise and dedication enable our scientific, veterinary, and conservation teams to focus on addressing the most pressing challenges facing marine mammals in a rapidly changing ocean.
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Hop Porter
Board Chair
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Marilee Menard
Board Secretary
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Rick Gulley
Board Member
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Julie Scardina
Board Member
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Cynthia Smith
President & CEO
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Kristina Martz
Executive Operations Officer & Board Liaison
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Sam Ridgway
President Emeritus (1936-2022)


