Service

recent and current positions

 
 
 
 
 

Trustee

Oregon Ocean Science Trust

Jul 2022 – Present Salem, Oregon
Promoting innovative, collaborative, community-oriented, multi-institutional approaches to increasing knowledge and understanding of Oregon’s ocean and coastal resources
 
 
 
 
 

Member

Oregon Coordinating Council on Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia

Jun 2022 – Present Salem, Oregon
Bringing together unique experiences and expertise to facilitate collaboration, inclusion, and diversity to address ocean acidification & hypoxia
 
 
 
 
 

Chair

Science & Technical Committee, Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council

Jun 2022 – Present Salem, Oregon
Delivering science and technical advise for the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council
 
 
 
 
 

Executive Committee Member (Ex-Officio)

Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council

Jun 2022 – Present Salem, Oregon
Advising the Governor of Oregon on coastal and marine policy matters
 
 
 
 
 

Trustee

California Ocean Science Trust

May 2020 – Present Sacramento, California
Helping accelerate progress for a healthy coast and ocean
 
 
 
 
 

Treasurer

National Association of Marine Laboratories

Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 Tiburon, California
Stimulating research and promoting education in the marine sciences
 
 
 
 
 

President

Western Association of Marine Laboratories

Jan 2020 – Dec 2021 Tiburon, California
Stimulating research and promoting education in the marine sciences
 
 
 
 
 

Science Advisory Committee

Point Blue Conservation Science

Jun 2019 – Present Petaluma, California
Providing vision and advice on scientific matters to maximize the quality of science conducted by Point Blue and to help achieve collaborative strategic priorities
 
 
 
 
 

Executive Committee

CSU Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST)

Jan 2018 – Dec 2021 Long Beach, California
COAST promotes research and education to advance our knowledge of marine and coastal resources and the processes that affect them
 
 
 
 
 

Management Advisory Board

San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Sep 2014 – May 2022 Tiburon, California
Improving understanding and stewardship of the San Francisco Estuary
 
 
 
 
 

Governing Council

Central and Northern California Ocean Observing System

Feb 2010 – May 2022 Moss Landing, California
Translating data into action through the production, curation, and delivery of high-quality ocean information
 
 
 
 
 

Science Advisory Team

California Ocean Protection Council

Mar 2008 – May 2022 Sacramento, California
Scientific analysis and advice to the California Ocean Protection Council
 
 
 
 
 

Advisor

Science Advisory Team, California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (North-Central & Northern California)

Jan 2007 – Dec 2010 Sacramento, California
Science guidance and analysis and public engagement in support of establishing CA’s MPA network