Meet the Team
Protected Species Division:
Erin Oleson, PhD Supervisory Research Ecologist, Division Lead
Marine Turtle Biology and Assessment Program:
Summer L. Martin, PhD Supervisory Research Biologist, Program Lead
- Camryn Allen, PhD Research Marine Biologist: MTBAP PMNM Research Facilitator
- Alex Gaos, PhD Research Marine Biologist: MTBAP Nesting research
- Shawn Murakawa, M.S. Biologist: MTBAP data loggers, necropsy, research support
- Marylou Staman Marine Biologist: MTBAP PMNM Research Lead
- Jan Willem Staman Biological Science Technician: MTBAP Stranding
Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program:
Michelle Barbieri, DVM, MS Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer, Program Lead
- Brenda Becker Biological Science Technician: Photo Database, seal bleach, dye, tags, MWF check ins
- Thea Johanos Supervisory Research Biologist: Data collection, seal interventions, Check ins, weekly report, injury reporting
- Liz Kashinsky PSD Program Manager: CIMAR Program Manager, injury reporting
- Christy Kozama Marine Biologist: HMSRP logistics
- Jon Schneiderman Biological Research Associate: FFS lead
- Mark Sullivan Program Operations Associate: FFS, Sharks, gear, boats
- Tracy Mercer Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Associate: HMSRP Main Hawaiian Islands Data
PSD Services and Support Program:
Jessica Bohlander Supervisory Marine Biologist, Program Lead
- Claudia Cedillo, RVT Animal Health Technician: Vet tech, necropsy, specimen supplies, cruise ops lead
- Vikram Khurana Operations Research Analyst: Computers, email
- Hope Ronco Marine Biologist: PSD Vessel Operations Coordinator
