Our People

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We work in the following program areas:
Leadership, Administration, Communications, Research and Scholars, Marine Education and Visitor Center, and Sea Grant Extension Specialists.

See our Oregon Sea Grant Organization Chart, Alphabetical staff listing, or Map of office locations.

Corvallis office

Address:
1600 SW Western Blvd., Suite 350, Corvallis, OR 97333
Corvallis phone: 541-737-2714
Email: [email protected]

Newport office & Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center

Address:
2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR 97365
Visitor Center phone: 541-867-0100, #2

Leadership

Director
Karina Nielsen, PhD

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Associate Director of Research & Scholars
Sarah Kolesar, PhD

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Associate Director of Extension & Engagement
Jessi Kershner

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Associate Director of Education
Tracy Crews

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Fiscal Officer
Sheryl Powell

Administration

Sandy Boles, Assistant to the Directors

Reporting and Operations Coordinator
Sandy Boles

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Project and Event Coordinator
Susie Conley

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Grant and Contract Coordinator
Roxy Tacy

Communications

Lindsay Carroll

Marine Education & Outreach Coordinator
Lindsay Carroll

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Web & Communication Specialist
Alli Masterson

Research & Scholars

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Assoc. Director of Research & Scholars
Sarah Kolesar, PhD

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Research & Scholars Coordinator
Stephanie Ichien

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Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Blaine Schoolfield

Marine Education & Visitor Center

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Associate Director of Education
Tracy Crews

Lindsay Carroll

Marine Education and Outreach Coordinator
Lindsay Carroll

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Hatfield Visitor Center Coordinator
Stacia Carpenter

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Hatfield Volunteer Coordinator
Renee Fowler

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Special Projects Coordinator
Cait Goodwin

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Marine Educator
Justin Barron

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Marine Educator
Jessie Crawford

Athena Crichton

Marine Educator
Athena Crichton

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Visitor Center Cashier and Greeter
Nicky Greiner

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Marine Educator
Mary Hope

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Oregon Coast STEM Hub Director
Kama Almasi

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Seasonal Marine Educator
Cloud Spengler

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Oregon Coast STEM Hub North Coast Coordinator
Teresa Springer

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Oregon Coast STEM Hub South Coast Coordinator
Jenn Frey

Sea Grant Extension Specialists

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Coastal Community Development
Jamie Doyle

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Watersheds & Aquatic Invasive Species
Samuel Chan

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Marine Fisheries
Angee Doerr

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South Coast Water Resources Educator
Miranda Gray

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Fish Ecology and Watersheds
Guillermo Giannico

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Fisheries Management
Amanda Gladics

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Coastal Hazards
Felicia Olmeta Schult

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Coastal Tourism
Miles Phillips

Connie Sullivan, Boater Outreach Coordinator

Boater Outreach Coordinator
Constance Sullivan

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Clean Boating Program Assistant
Jo Lyle-Librie

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Marine Renewable Energy and Communities
Sara Swett

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Marine Mammals
Leigh Torres

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Sea Grant Extension Aquatic Animal Veterinarian
Tim Miller-Morgan

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Coastal Mariculture Extension Specialist
Alex Marquardt