Ocean Connectors Staff
Developing the minds of future conservationists requires an amazing team. We’re grateful to have some of the most dedicated and hard-working individuals leading our mission.
Janaira Quigley
Executive Director
María Hernández Carapia
Binational Program Director
Zinthia Lopez Vazquez
Education Coordinator
Michael King
Eco Tour Manager
Kaylee Acosta
Education Manager
Mariana Mireles
Education Coordinator
Abigail Norris
Education Coordinator
Gaby Blanco
Education and Field Trip Assistant, Mexico Programs
Kathya Rodriguez
Field Trip Assistant, Mexico Programs
John Benne
USD College Corps Intern
Ella Strohecker
USD College Corps Intern
Sophia Calvo
USD College Corps Intern
Advisory Board
Ocean Connectors is incredibly grateful to be receiving guidance from top experts in our communities.
Lauren Lunde
Product Manager, Developer Relations, Qualcomm Inc.
Frances Lang
Project Director, Coastal Quest
Zach Birmingham
Program Manager, Blue Technology, Port of San Diego
James Ruvalcaba
Executive Leader
Tony Uribe
Owner, TU Marketing
VinSché Gray, PhD
Assistant Program Director, Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity, University of San Diego
Nancy Bjork
Account Executive, San Diego Tourism Authority
Jonathan Lavan
Underpressure Diving & Nature Photography
Whitney Cottersmith
Math and Science Educator
Azahalia Valdez Rosas
Executive Director, Future Construction Leaders
Ihan Anita Ip, PhD
Assistant Director of Leadership and Professional Development, University of San Diego
Amy Knight
Associate Director, Student Practice and Clinical Instructor, University of San Diego
Ida Kaller-Vincent
Executive Director, Earth Discovery Institute; Founder and Director of Our Eco Planet
