Dr. Jonathan Lefcheck
- Ph.D. Marine Science, The College of William & Mary
- B.A. Biology, Colby College
Jon has over 15 years of experience in ecology and conservation. He previously held post-doctoral positions at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, and later served as the Tennenbaum Coordinating Scientist for the MarineGEO Program at the Smithsonian Institution. He has authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications and his work has been featured by national and international media. He is also the recipient of the Cozzarelli Prize from the editorial board of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and the Secretary’s Research Prize from the Smithsonian Institution.
Dr. Katie May Laumann
- Ph.D. Marine Science, The College of William & Mary
- M.A. Conservation Biology, Columbia University
- B.S. Biology, Long Island University
Katie May has nearly 20 years of experience in conservation and environmental science. She has worked in a variety of positions, including as a fisheries manager, environmental educator, and natural resources scientist.
Berlioz
Berlioz the cat has over 18 years of experience. He is passionate about conservation, particularly of tasty birds and fishes, but always in a sustainable way. He has been acknowledged in many high-impact publications for his outstanding moral support.