Revolutionizing Marine Mammal Health and Conservation: NMMF's Expert Team Leading the Way
The NMMF’s world-class team of scientists, veterinarians, animal care specialists, trainers, and educators are conducting cutting-edge research and making new discoveries that improve the health and welfare of marine mammals while inspiring a greater public commitment to ocean conservation.
Meet NMMF's Dedicated Leadership Team
Sam Ridgway
President Emeritus
Cynthia Smith
President & CEO
Mike Marchesano
Chief Financial Officer
Kristina Martz
Executive Operations Officer & Board Liaison
Dorian Houser
Director of Conservation Biology
Forrest Gomez
Director of Conservation Medicine
Mark Beeler
Director of Animal Care and Training
Celeste Parry
Director of Community Engagement,
Clinical Research Coordinator
Erika Putman
Director of Internship Programs, Supervisor of Animal Care
Barb Linnehan
Director of Animal Health and Welfare
