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OUR TEAM

Welcome to The Salish Sea School, where you'll discover a passionate and dedicated team who bring marine science to life in the most exciting and interactive ways possible. Our team consists of a dynamic and talented bunch, all with a wealth of knowledge and deep passion for the Salish Sea that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated. Their enthusiasm for the ocean and its creatures is contagious.

Meet The Staff

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Amy Eberling

Executive Director

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Elizabeth Drozda

Lead Field Staff,

Curriculum Design and Staff Support

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Zoe Harper

Lead Field Staff,

Outdoor Program Coordinator

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Kyra Ballas

Community Engagement and Fundraising Coordinator

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Tiffany Waldner

Lead Field Staff

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Patricia Friedman

Assistant Field Staff

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Jared Posey

Student Leadership Team and Family Camp Instructor

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Olivia Fross

Lead Field Staff

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Emily McQuarrie

Assistant Field Staff

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Shanti Nelson

Social Media Manager

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Tom Warner

Finance Associate

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Sam Murphy

Relief Captain

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Meet The Board, Behind the Scenes Staff, Volunteers, and Advisors

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Board Member, President

Betsey Thoennes

is very involved in environmental advocay and activism projects. Her work as a developer, project manager and technology integration consultant...

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Board Member, VP/Treasurer

Cindy Elliser, PhD

 founded Pacific Mammal Research to study marine mammals in the Salish Sea, particularly harbor porpoises and harbor seals...

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Board Member, Secretary

Stacy De La O, CAE

 is a certified association executive and principal consultant for Sage & Rosemary Consulting. Read more

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Board Member

Pat Boyd

Patrick Boyd is a passionate Anacortian and dedicated Board Member with a deep connection to the Salish Sea. With a BS from Western Washington and an MBA from Seattle University, Patrick brings 30 years of experience in high-tech startups as an Executive in Operational Excellence and Organizational Development to guide strategic growth...

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Volunteer

Dave Norman

...passionately believes in the transforming power of intentional community and mindfulness practice. He has many years of experience in contemplative practice and building bridges of understanding and compassion in this tumultuous time of change.

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science advisory board

Peter Hodum, PhD

is interested in how patterns and processes in ecology and conservation biology are shaped by mechanisms...

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science advisory board

Craig Olson

is a retired salmon pathologist and microbiologist passionate about educating students about the many wonders of science.

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volunteer teacher, mindfulness curriculum

Cathy Norman

is a Hatha Integral Yoga instructor (RYT 200) and has studied mindfulness and meditation practices through her yoga training and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8 week course...

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artist

Taylor Spaccarotelli

is an exceptionally talented artist! She claims that she continues to develop herself as an artist by exploring new mediums, but we aren't sure how she could get any better!...

Volunteers  are the heart of our organization!

Check out our volunteer opportunities to learn how you can get involved.

A sincere thank you to the many professionals, friends, and organizations who have and continue to provide a wide range of invaluable support.

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Awakening Curiosity and Deepening Community Connections with the Sea

 

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360-230-8018

info@thesalishseaschool.org

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Discovery Center:

2201 Skyline Way, Unit 101, Anacortes, WA 98221

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Mailing address: P.O. Box 1901 Anacortes, WA 98221

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