Meet the Oceanic Society Team

We are a diverse group of professionals, conservationists, educators, travelers, and storytellers—all united by a shared dedication to our ocean. From the boardroom to the high seas, each of us brings unique skills and experiences to advance our mission: connecting people with the ocean and empowering lasting change.

Staff

Our staff is the engine behind Oceanic Society. Based across the U.S., they manage everything from programs and travel to partnerships and operations.

Roderic Mast

Co-CEO and President
Brian Hutchinson photo

Brian Hutchinson

Co-CEO
Nicole Bouharb photo

Nicole Bouharb

Vice President, Finance and Operations
Wayne Sentman photo

Wayne Sentman

Vice President, Conservation Travel
Lindsay Mosher photo

Lindsay Mosher

Associate Director, Behavior Change

Chris Biertuempfel

Associate Director, California Programs
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Rosie Jeffrey

Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Ashleigh Bandimere

Manager, Sea Turtle Program
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Pei Lun Lee

Manager, Conservation Travel Program

Hunter Rimmer

Content Manager, Travel Program

Linda Sue Brown

Bookkeeper

Board of Directors

Guiding our vision, our board of directors brings strategic insight, leadership, and stewardship. Their diverse expertise anchors our work in integrity, ensuring we stay focused on what matters most.

Zachary Rabinor photo

Zachary Rabinor

Board Chair
Hari Balasubramanian photo

Hari Balasubramanian

Board Member
Sylvia Earle photo

Sylvia Earle

Board Member

Finn Torgrimsen Longinotto

Board Member
Jock Percy

Jock Percy

Board Member
Mark Stanley photo

Mark Stanley

Board Member
Mele Wheaton

Mele Wheaton

Board Member

Advisory Council

Our advisory council members are experts in science, law, finance, entrepreneurship, technology, and media, united by a shared commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable futures. They lend their expertise to support our mission to improve ocean health.

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Paul Davidson

Advisory Council Member
Jennee DeVore

Jennee DeVore

Advisory Council Member
Divya Gugnani head shot

Divya Gugnani

Advisory Council Member
Les Kaufman

Les Kaufman

Advisory Council Member
Tyler Kelley head shot

Tyler Kelley

Advisory Council Member
Chris Kratt holding hellbender salamander

Chris Kratt

Advisory Council Member
Ketut Sarjana Putra headshot

Ketut Sarjana Putra

Advisory Council Member
Eirik Skjærseth headshot

Eirik Skjærseth

Advisory Council Member

Expedition Naturalists

Our expedition naturalists are expert guides and interpreters who bring the ocean to life. They lead immersive trips around the globe, weaving together marine science, adventure, and storytelling to create truly meaningful connections with nature.

Dalton Ambat photo

Dalton Ambat

Naturalist

Ashleigh Bandimere

Manager, Sea Turtle Program
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Steve Barclay

Naturalist

Chris Biertuempfel

Associate Director, California Programs
Ray Boland

Raymond Boland

Naturalist
Headshot of Oceanic Society naturalist, Udi Bornovski

Udi (Ehud) Bornovski

Naturalist
Abel Coe

Abel Coe

Naturalist

Tamara Figueredo Martín

Naturalist
Travis Guy

Travis Guy

Naturalist
Roger Harris Photo

Roger Harris

Naturalist
Johannes Hennicke photo

Johannes Hennicke

Naturalist
Brian Hutchinson photo

Brian Hutchinson

Co-CEO
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Rosie Jeffrey

Manager, Strategic Growth & Partnerships
Oceanic Society naturalist, Benjamin Kahn posing in front of open water

Benjamin Kahn

Naturalist
Alexander Kattan

Alex Kattan

Naturalist

Roderic Mast

Co-CEO and President
Lindsay Mosher photo

Lindsay Mosher

Associate Director, Behavior Change
Razis Nasri photo

Razis Nasri

Naturalist
Galapagos Naturalists

Galápagos Naturalist Guides

Ernesto Ocampo

Ernesto Ocampo

Naturalist
Pete Oxford photo

Pete Oxford

Naturalist
Michelle Paddack photo

Michelle Paddack

Naturalist

Fabián Pina Amargós

Naturalist
Linda Searle photo

Linda Searle

Naturalist
Wayne Sentman photo

Wayne Sentman

Vice President, Conservation Travel
Steve Trott photo

Steve Trott

Naturalist
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Drs. Chelsea Harms-Tuohy and Evan Tuohy

Naturalists

Andy Wheatcroft

Naturalist
Samantha Whitcraft photo

Samantha Whitcraft

Naturalist
Peter Winch photo

Peter Winch

Naturalist

Whale Watching Naturalists

Specialists in marine mammal behavior and ecology, our whale watching naturalists share their deep knowledge and passion, making every trip a chance to inspire wonder and foster appreciation for marine life.

Chris Biertuempfel

Associate Director, California Programs
Roger Harris Photo

Roger Harris

Naturalist
Peter Winch photo

Peter Winch

Naturalist
Susan Sherman photo

Susan Sherman

Naturalist

David Wimpfheimer

Naturalist

Gail Broesder

Naturalist
Allison Payne Photo

Allison Payne

Naturalist
Michael Pierson Photo

Michael Pierson

Naturalist

Bekah Lane

Naturalist