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Meet the Galveston Bay Foundation Team.

At Galveston Bay Foundation, our team is united by a shared commitment to protecting and enhancing one of Texas’ most vital natural resources. We are scientists, educators, restoration specialists, policy advocates, and community leaders who bring diverse expertise but a common purpose: to ensure Galveston Bay remains healthy and resilient for generations to come. Through collaborative science, hands-on restoration, environmental education, and strong partnerships, our staff works every day to safeguard the Bay’s ecosystems, wildlife, and coastal communities.

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Bob Stokes

Executive Director

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Ana-Marie Brown

Director of Operations

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Nicole Scanlin

Director of Development

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Matt Singer

Director of Conservation

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Cindy Wilems

Director of Education

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Emily Demmeck

Director of Special Events

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Greg Loushine

Director of Strategic Partnerships

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Haille Leija

Director of Programs

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Sally Clark

Director of Habitat Restoration

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Suzanne Simpson

Director of Land Protection

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Elisa O'Neal

Volunteer Manager

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Emily Billin

Education Manager

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Mariah Waters

Education Manager

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Isaac Fouty

Facilities and Property Manager

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Vanessa Mintzer, Ph.D.

Director of Dolphin Research and Conservation

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Jacob Hupp

Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

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Jeffrey Fato

Habitat Restoration Project Manager

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Ricci Simmons

Conservation Stewardship Manager

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Kimberly Meza

Communications and Marketing Manager

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Sarah Perry

Senior Major Gifts Development Officer

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Mary Mcelligot

Individual Giving Development Manager

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Yolanda Rodriguez

Development Coordinator

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Brenna Raffels

Marketing & Creative Coordinator

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Rebecca De San Andres

Development Assistant

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Natasha Zarnstorff

Water Protection Manager

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Shannon Batte

Oyster Program Manager

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Rachel Sunshine

Education Coordinator

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Starla Lawhon Dyer

Volunteer Coordinator

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Rachel Throne

Water Protection Coordinator

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Bianca Uribe

Environmental Educator

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Jasmin Canas

Environmental Educator

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Veronica Mata Bernal

Environmental Educator

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Carter Clay

Nursery Operations Specialist

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Alyssa Quackenbush

Research Associate

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Dawn Wahl Asbury

Controller

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Mary Dobberstine

Accounting Assistant

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Dhara Mistry

Senior Accountant

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Jessica Monzingo

Office Administrator

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David Harrison

Stewardship Coordinator

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Jacklyn Utley

Staff Accountant

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Ellie Maus

Dolphin Research Assistant

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