Staff

An aerial perspective of the South Farallon Islands
An aerial perspective shows the South Farallon Islands, surrounded by the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: Jan Roletto, NOAA GFNMS

Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries are managed as one unit. Staff listed here work for both Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries.

Management

Superintendent, Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries - Maria Brown

Deputy Superintendent - Brian Johnson

Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator - Tishma Patel (affiliate)

Resource Protection

Resource Protection Specialist (Enforcement, Emergency Response, and Permits alternate) - Max Delaney

Resource Protection Specialist (Permits, Maritime Heritage, NEPA) - Lilli Ferguson

Resource Protection and Restoration Specialist (Affiliate) - Darrell Gregg

Resource Protection Coordinator (Policy, Planning, Regulations, and Restoration) - Karen Reyna

Education and Outreach

Visitor Center Manager - Justin Holl

Media Liaison/Education and Outreach Coordinator - Jennifer Stock - 415 686 1864

Science

Research Ecologist and Conservation Science Team Lead: Danielle Lipski

Research Ecologist (Nearshore, Marine Mammals, and Seabirds): Jan Roletto

Research Ecologist (Offshore and Subtidal): Monisha Sugla (NOAA Affiliate with Cardinal Point Captains)

Oceanic and Benthic Research Specialist: Sophia Lyon (NOAA Affiliate with Cardinal Point Captains)

Administration and Operations

Operations Coordinator - Michael Carver

Administrative Assistant (Affiliate) - Jackie Colin

Several Sanctuary Projects include NOAA Affiliates and partnership with Greater Farallones Association