The NMMF’s world-class team of scientists, veterinarians, trainers, and educators is 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.
NMMF Leadership Team
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Cynthia Smith
President & CEO
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Mike Marchesano
Chief Financial Officer
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Kristina Martz
Executive Operations Officer & Board Liaison
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Dorian Houser
Director of Conservation Biology
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Forrest Gomez
Director of Conservation Medicine
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Mark Beeler
Animal Care and Training Senior Advisor
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Celeste Parry
Director of Community Engagement,
Clinical Research Coordinator -
Ryan Takeshita
Lead Scientist & Deputy Director of Conservation Medicine
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Erika Putman
Director of Internship Programs, Supervisor of Animal Care
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Jenny Meegan
Chief Veterinarian, San Diego Operations
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Kyle Ross
Chief Veterinarian, Field Site Operations
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Katie Christman
Deputy Director of Conservation Biology
Animal Health and Welfare Team
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Jenny Meegan
Chief Veterinarian, San Diego Operations
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Kyle Ross
Chief Veterinarian, Field Site Operations
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Veronica Cendejas
Hospital Manager
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Jammy Eichman
Senior Veterinary Technician
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Erin Brodie
Lead Veterinary Technician
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Joy Middleton
Veterinary Technician
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Dayna Beagle
Clinical Vet Tech and Lab Assistant
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Katie Moffat
Senior Operational Site Technician
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Melinda Martens
Veterinary Technician
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Lisa Clowers
Software Engineer
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Chris Hammell
Senior Analyst
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Whitney Musser
Data and Regulatory Affairs Analyst
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Risa Daniels
Regulatory Specialist and Diagnostic Coordinator
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Jennifer Dunham
Animal Care Supervisor
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Allison Reesh
Veterinary Technician
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Danielle Roberts
Research Assistant
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Cristina Catasus
Veterinarian
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Nicole Smith
Veterinary Technician
Community Engagement Team
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Celeste Parry
Director of Community Engagement,
Clinical Research Coordinator -
Erika Putman
Director of Internship Programs, Supervisor of Animal Care
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Patchouly Banks
Internship Coordinator
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Brittany Novick
Community Engagement Specialist
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Eric Franks
Creative Manager
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Elizabeth Thanh Tam Nguyen
Community Engagement Specialist
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Danylo Lesko
Community Engagement Specialist
Conservation Biology Team
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Dorian Houser
Director of Conservation Biology
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Brian Matsuyama
Scientist
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Patrick Moore
Scientist
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Stephen W. Martin
Scientist
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Cassondra Williams
Scientist
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Gabriela Alongi
Research Associate
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Jessica Sportelli
Research Associate
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Katie Christman
Deputy Director of Conservation Biology
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Kelley Winship
Scientist
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Jared Stephens
Research Associate
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Angelo Incitti
Research Associate
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Madilyn Pardini
Research Associate
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Lauren Strope
Research Associate
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Kayla Nease
Research Assistant
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Brian Hong
Field Biologist
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Ashley Munguia
Research Assistant
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Sean Avery
Research Assistant
Conservation Medicine Team
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Forrest Gomez
Director of Conservation Medicine
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Ryan Takeshita
Lead Scientist & Deputy Director of Conservation Medicine
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Brian Quigley
Charleston Field Team Manager
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Eric Zolman
Field Biologist
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Todd Speakman
Senior Research Associate
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Ross Martinson
Field Biologist
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Ashley Barratclough
Conservation Medicine Veterinarian
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Gina Himes Boor
Research Scientist
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Thaís Rodrigues
Conservation Medicine Veterinarian
NMMF Support Team
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Katie Heuermann
Human Resources Administrator
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Brenda Bauer
Grants Administrator & Conservation Medicine Operations Manager
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Brian Lewis
IT Administrator
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Kari Wickersham
Facility Security Officer
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Kim Lawhead
Staff Accountant
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Eric Franks
Creative Manager
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Megan Dalo
Executive Operations Specialist
NMMF Consultants
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Barb Linnehan
Cardiology Veterinary Consultant
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Marina Ivančić
Zoo and Marine Mammal Veterinary Radiologist
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James Bailey
Veterinary Anesthesiologist
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Laura Engleby
Marine mammal branch chief | NOAA fisheries
