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

Acting Superintendent, Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries - Danielle Lipski

Deputy Superintendent - Brian Johnson

Stakeholder Engagement Specialist - 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

Education and Outreach

Visitor Center Manager - Justin Holl

Media Liaison/Education Specialist - Jennifer Stock - 415 686 1864

Science

Research Ecologist and Conservation Science Team Lead: Danielle Lipski

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

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

Research Operations Specialist: Rachel Pound (NOAA Affiliate with Cardinal Point Captains)

Administration and Operations

Operations Coordinator - Michael Carver

Administrative Assistant (Affiliate) - Jackie Colin

GIS Analyst - Sage Tezak

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