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.

CEO GLENN GRAY giving the speech to the audience

CEO 2022-Present

GLENN GRAY

“If we do not take care of what covers 70% of our planet, the other 30% is in grave danger. Through our rescue + rehabilitation efforts and our research + education initiatives, PMMC is not only treating symptoms but also addressing causes. We all must become better stewards of our oceans.”

Board of Directors

  • Jeff Meberg

    Jeff Meberg

    Chairman

    ABOUT
  • Lucas Quass, Esq.

    Lucas Quass, Esq.

    Vice Chair

  • Diane Halvorsen

    Diane Halvorsen

    Secretary

    About
  • John Kinney

    John Kinney

    Governance Chair

    ABOUT

  • Christopher Keys

    Finance Chair

    About
  • Ed Batlle

    Ed Batlle

  • Jeff Brumett

    Jeff Brumett

  • Roger Faubel

  • Tom Hale

    Tom Hale

  • Dr. Dan Haspert

    Dr. Dan Haspert

  • Lisa Locklear

    Lisa Locklear

  • Dr. Rachel Stanaland

    Dr. Rachel Stanaland

ANIMAL CARE

  • Dr. Alissa Deming

    Dr. Alissa Deming

    VP of Conservation Medicine + Science

  • Michele Hunter

    Michele Hunter

    Director of Animal Care

  • MALENA BERNDT

    MALENA BERNDT

    Hospital Manager + Veterinary Assistant

  • Emma Chapel

    Veterinary Assistant

  • SHAWN ABBEY

    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

    ALEXANDRA AXUME

    Animal Care Supervisor

  • Emma Newcomb

    Animal Care Supervisor

  • Allie Sunnaa

    Animal Care Supervisor

  • KELLY HAWKINS

    KELLY HAWKINS

    Water Quality Specialist

  • Dr. Sydney Zotto

    Conservation Medicine Veterinary Intern

CONTACT ANIMAL CARE

Education

  • KIRSTEN DONALD

    KIRSTEN DONALD

    VP of Education + Ocean Advocacy

  • LINDSEY

    LINDSEY WILLCOX

    Community Education & Outreach Manager

  • JESSICA RODRIGUEZ

    JESSICA RODRIGUEZ

    Onsite Education Programs Manager

  • Chelsey Wegener

    School Programs Coordinator 

  • Sophia Bean

    Marine Science Educator

  • Laura Barnard

    Distance Learning & After School Programs Coordinator

CONTACT EDUCATION

DEVELOPMENT

  • DEBBIE FINSTER

    DEBBIE FINSTER

    VP of Philanthropy

  • ALMA CHU

    ALMA CHU

    Senior Director of Philanthropy

  • MARY ENGSTROM

    MARY ENGSTROM

    Retail Operations Manager

  • Kayleigh O'Neal

    Development Coordinator

CONTACT DEVELOPMENT

Volunteer Engagement

  • STEPHANIE GILROY

    STEPHANIE GILROY

    Director of Volunteer Engagement

CONTACT VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

Marketing and Social Media

  • Sophia Felger

    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!