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Area of Expertise:
- Marine Mammal Physiological Ecology
- Marine Debris
- Program Management Specialist
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
- Communications
Experience:
- Program Specialist, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, 2007-present
- Associate Director, University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, 2002-2007
- Research Biologist & Marine Debris Coordinator, NOAA Fisheries Honolulu Laboratory, 1999-2002
- Marine Debris Research Coordinator, Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research/NOAA, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 1998-1999
- Tenure Track Instructor, Biological Sciences Department, Santa Barbara City College, 1997-1998
Education:
- Ph.D. Organismal and Population Biology, University of California Santa Cruz, 1998
- M.A. Organismal and Population Biology, University of California Santa Cruz, 1997
- B.A. Aquatic Biology, University of California Santa Barbara, 1989
Affiliations:
- Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Foundation Inc., Board of Directors, 2005, 2006; member 2007-present
- Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, Sanctuary Advisory Council, Honolulu County Seat Alternate (2003-2005)
- Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Sanctuary Advisory Council, Education Panel Member, (1995-1997)
- Science and Statistical Committee, Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council, Member (2003-2005)
- Sea Grant Association, National Organization of Sea Grant Directors, Alternate Delegate, 2002-2007
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Member 1996-2007
- Society for Marine Mammalogy, Member (variable years)
- Urban Land Institute, Member 2006-2008
Current Projects:
- Guide to Marine Mammals and Turtles of Hawaii, with a section on Marine Debris
- Marine Debris Mitigation/National Research Council Committee Service
- University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program Strategic Planning 2008-2012
- Program Development
- Development activities/fundraising
Project Partners:
In conducting my duties I have the privilege of interacting with the wide range of stakeholders and constituents of the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program.
With regard to the “Guidebook on Marine Mammals and Turtles of Hawaii, with a section on Marine Debris” the following project partners have provided funding as well as other support:
- Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
- NOAA National Marine Debris Program
- Alaska Sea Grant
- US Marine Mammal Commission
- The US National Marine Fisheries Service
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