Meet the Team!
Our conservation efforts around the world are supported by a dedicated, brilliant team.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
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Heather Starck
Executive Director
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Kristin Sherwood
Director, Strategic Impact
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Dr. Helen Fox
Director, Conservation Science
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Jenny Myton
Global Lead, Protected Areas and Clean Water Solutions
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Mandy Norman
Director, Development and Marketing
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Kristy Ives
Director, Finance and Operations
WESTERN CARIBBEAN
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Tanya Amaya
Regional Director, Conservation Programs (Western Caribbean)
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Pamela Ortega
Manager, Clean Water (Western Caribbean)
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Javier Pizaña-Alonso
Program Manager, Mexico
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Julio San Martin Chicas
Program Manager, North Coast (Honduras)
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Elsy Zamora
Coordinator, Clean Water
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Mayra Nuñez
Research Assistant (Western Caribbean)
HAWAIʻI
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Makayla Rickard
Program Manager, Maui Nui
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Mihana Ho
Field Tech, Maui Nui
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Kehau Kimokeo
Community Engagement Coordinator (Maui Nui)
CONSERVATION SCIENCE
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Dr. Antonella Rivera
Senior Manager, Conservation Science
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Dr. Andrea Rivera-Sosa
Manager, Science to Policy and Practice
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Sarah Severino
Manager, Science (Maui Nui)
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Ben Charo
Program Coordinator, Conservation Science
DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
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Kate Beebe
Associate Director, Brand and Communications
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Logan Gerber
Associate Director, Corporate Giving
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Halae Fuller
Senior Manager, Grants
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Jon Silverstone
Senior Manager, Grants
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Maria McDonough
Manager, Philanthropy
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Lydia Carey
Manager, Content Marketing
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Heather Rowan
Coordinator, Development and Marketing Operations
STRATEGIC IMPACT
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Zach Hoffman
Associate Director, Program Operations
FINANCE & OPERATIONS
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Sheyla Maldonado
Manager, People and Culture
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Anne Meier
Accountant, Monthly Close and Audit
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Jaime Robinson
Coordinator, Accounting Operations and Support
INSIDE CORAL
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CORAL’s Kate Beebe Wins Two Anthem Awards for Coral Reef Conservation
The Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL) has two big reasons to celebrate! We’ve taken home two international honors at the 2026 Anthem Awards, recognizing the creativity, leadership, and global collaboration behind our work to protect coral reefs. CORAL’s Kate Beebe, Associate Director of Brand & Communications, received the Anthem Community Voice Award (determined by public voting)…
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Meet Kaush Subramaniam, Wildlife Biologist, Photographer, and Filmmaker
Join us in welcoming Kaush, our newest CORAL Ambassador! From documenting whales and sharks to sharing stories from some of the world’s most remarkable marine ecosystems, Kaush has built a career at the intersection of science, conservation, and storytelling. As a wildlife biologist, photographer, and filmmaker, he uses powerful imagery to help people connect with…
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Meet Antonella, a Biologist and Diver Shaping the Future of Coral Reefs
Science is at the heart of everything CORAL does, but it only matters if it leads to action. As CORAL continues to strengthen connected reef networks around the world, the role of conservation science has never been more important. That’s where Dr. Antonella-Rivera comes in. At CORAL, she brings clarity, curiosity, and a deeply human…
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Scaling Coral Reef Conservation With Heather Starck
The Coral Reef Alliance is entering one of the most pivotal chapters in its 30-year history. With a major expansion into the Eastern Caribbean and an ambitious strategic plan already in motion, Executive Director Heather Starck is steering the organization toward deeper regional impact and stronger global collaboration, all while staying true to CORAL’s core…
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A Day in the Life of Coral Reef Monitoring
If you think coral reef monitoring is just swimming with fish and snapping pretty underwater pictures, well, you’re only half right. Behind the scenes, it’s an adventure that starts with spreadsheets and ends with salt-crusted gear and happy exhaustion. I was extremely lucky to meet Gabriela Ugarte from Belize Audubon Society (BAS), who was leading…
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It Takes an Alliance to Save Coral Reefs. Ready to Meet Ours?
Coral reefs can’t be saved alone. At CORAL, we believe that the biggest challenges require collective action. That’s why our work is grounded in our alliance of over 100 partner organizations, including 11 dedicated “core” partner organizations across the globe. Together, we’re channeling $1.4 million in funding and shared expertise to support local leaders on…
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Meet Dr. Helen Fox – Leading with Science and Heart
Science is at the heart of everything we do at CORAL—and Dr. Helen Fox is leading the charge. For the past five years, Helen has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our global conservation science strategy with a focus on resilience, innovation, and integrity. A seasoned marine ecologist and natural connector, she bridges…
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Meet Kristin – CORAL’s New Strategic Impact Director
Readers, you’re in for a treat. As the Coral Reef Alliance embarks on our next big chapter of growth, we are excited to introduce a new role to our organization! CORAL’s new director sits on the executive leadership team and is hyperfocused on strategic impact. Simply put, we’re doubling down for coral reefs. Meet Kristin…
