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Janaira Quigley

Executive Director

Janaira holds degrees in Environmental Studies and Business Management from United States International University and University of Phoenix. Janaira also…

Danielle Tentschert

Director of Programs

Danielle Tentschert received a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Biology from the University of California Santa Cruz. She…

María Hernández Carapia

Binational Program Director

María Hernández Carapia has been a resident of Nayarit, Mexico for over 20 years. She received an M.B.A. at the…

Zinthia Lopez Vazquez

Education Coordinator

Zinthia Lopez Vazquez is a biologist graduated from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, specialist in environmental education…

Michael King

Eco Tour Manager

Michael received his B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California. Growing up in San Diego, Michael developed…

Shailey Heller

Community Engagement Manager

Shailey Heller received a B.A. in Communication Studies from San Diego State University. She currently works as a Vision Therapist…

Kaylee Acosta

Education Manager

Kaylee Acosta is from Corona, California, and has lived in San Diego since attending college. She graduated from San Diego…

Mariana Mireles

Education Coordinator

Mariana Mireles moved to San Diego from Tijuana, Mexico at the age of three. She holds an Associate’s Degree in…

Abigail Norris

Education Coordinator

Abby Norris received a B.S. in Marine Biology from San Diego State University and volunteered in a kelp ecology lab…

Odette Brunel

Education Assistant, Mexico Programs

An ethologist specializing in behavioral research for biological control, conservation, and outreach. She has worked with endangered species including howler…

Gaby Blanco

Field Trip Assistant, Mexico Programs

"I'm Gaby Blanco, a paramedic by profession. I consider myself a social, cheerful person, and passionate about what I do…

Kathya Rodriguez

Field Trip Assistant, Mexico Programs

"Hello, my name is Kathya Rodriguez. I am a manicurist by trade, and love to express art and bring joy…

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