Meet
THE Team

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Sea lions heading to the sea

people that make it happen

PMMC runs on passionate people.
Our departments include Animal Care, Education, Development, Volunteer Engagement, Operations, and a compassionate Board of Directors. If interested in joining the team, check our careers page for possible opportunities or become one of our awesome volunteers!

OUR Mission Statement

Pacific Marine Mammal Center inspires ocean stewardship through animal rescue and rehabilitation, medical research, STEM education programs, and advocacy for a healthy ocean.

eXECUTIVE dIRECTOR 2026

JEFF MEBERG

Board of Directors

Lucas Quass, Esq.

Vice Chair
John Kinney

Governance Chair

ABOUT
Christopher Keys

Finance Chair

About
Ed Batlle
Jeff Brumett
Roger Faubel
Tom Hale
Dr. Dan Haspert
Dr. Rachel Stanaland

ANIMAL CARE

Dr. Alissa Deming

VP of Conservation Medicine + Science
Michele Hunter

Director of Animal Care
MALENA BERNDT

Hospital Manager + Veterinary Assistant
Emma Chapel

Veterinary Assistant
Dr. Sydney Zotto

Conservation Medicine Veterinary Intern
SHAWN ABBEY

Stranding + Rescue Coordinator
Cristina Robinson

Research + Necropsy Biologist
Biz Nasharr

Rescue + Research Technician
Inno Occeno

Animal Care and Rescue Technician
JULIA EDWARDS

Animal Care Manager
ALEXANDRA AXUME

Animal Care Supervisor
Emma Newcomb

Animal Care Supervisor
Allie Sunnaa

Animal Care Supervisor
KELLY HAWKINS

Water Quality Specialist

CONTACT ANIMAL CARE

Education

KIRSTEN DONALD

VP of Education + Ocean Advocacy
LINDSEY WILLCOX

Community Education & Outreach Manager
Chelsey Wegener

School Programs Coordinator
Laura Barnard

Distance Learning & After School Programs Coordinator
Nick Salgado Stanley

Marine Science Instructor

CONTACT EDUCATION

DEVELOPMENT

ALMA CHU

VP of Philanthropy
MARY ENGSTROM

Senior Director of Retail Operations
Kayleigh O'Neal

Manager of Development Programs and Special Projects
DEBBIE FINSTER

Consultant

CONTACT DEVELOPMENT

Volunteer Engagement

STEPHANIE GILROY

Director of Volunteer Engagement
Mikayla O'Connor

Community Engagement Coordinator

CONTACT VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

Marketing and Social Media

Sophia Felger

Marketing & Social Media Manager

CONTACT Marketing

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a seal showing half of their head on the ocean

Have Any Questions?

Contact our teams for any specific department related inquiries or message us through our general info email. We’d love to hear from you!