Staff
We are here to answer your questions about all things Mono Lake! Please try to direct your message to the staff member who seems like the best fit. If you’re not sure, or have a general question, email info@monolake.org or call (760) 647-6595.
Geoff McQuilkin
Executive Director
(760) 647-6595, ext. 110
Anna Christensen
Operations & Philanthropy Director
(760) 647-6595, ext. 112
Bartshe Miller
Eastern Sierra Policy Director
(760) 647-6595, ext. 121
Arya Degenhardt
Communications Director
(760) 647-6595, ext. 111
Ryan Garrett
Education Director
(760) 647-6595, ext. 113
Maureen McGlinchy
Hydrology Modeling & Membership Specialist
(760) 647-6595, ext. 127
Robbie Di Paolo
Restoration Field Technician
(760) 647-6595, ext. 122
Elin Ljung
Communications Coordinator
(760) 647-6595, ext. 134
Andrew Youssef
Digital Engagement Coordinator
(760) 647-6595, ext. 150
Leslie Redman
Membership Coordinator
(760) 647-6595, ext. 128
Mara Krista Plato
Information Center & Bookstore Manager
(760) 647-6595 ext. 130
Santiago Escruceria
Outdoor Education Center Manager
(760) 647-6595, ext. 136
Teri Tracy
Eastern Sierra Policy Coordinator
(760) 647-6595
Lily Pastel
Business Coordinator
(760) 647-6595
Greg Reis
Information & Restoration Specialist
(760) 647-6595, ext. 141
Herley Jim Bowling
Los Angeles Education Coordinator
Betsy Reifsnider
Sacramento Policy Associate
Alyx Miller
Facilities Superintendent
(760) 647-6595
2024 Seasonal Staff
Project Specialists: Caelen McQuilkin, Katie Smith
Information Center & Bookstore Assistants: Dana Diaz, Karis Sabraw
Canoe Coordinator: Juniper Bishop
Birding Intern: Sophie Coyne
Alkali Fly Research Technician: Liz Holte
Field Monitoring & Reporting Intern: Via Ruiz
Mono Lake Interns: BreeLynn Butler, Chris Hamilton, Diego Murguia, Alden Seiberling
Seasonal Staff
Project Specialists: Mara Krista Plato, Katie Smith
Information Center & Bookstore Assistants: Dana Diaz, Karis Sabraw
Canoe Coordinator: Juniper Bishop
(760) 647-6595
Seasonal Staff
Birding Intern: Sophie Coyne
Alkali Fly Research Technician: Liz Holte
Field Monitoring & Reporting Intern: Via Ruiz
(760) 647-6595
Seasonal Staff
Mono Lake Interns: BreeLynn Butler, Chris Hamilton, Diego Murguia, Alden Seiberling
(760) 647-6595
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are concerned citizens from all corners of California, dedicated to the protection and restoration of Mono Lake and public education about smart resource management. They come from diverse backgrounds and professions and provide overall direction and strategic support for implementing the Committee’s mission. The Board meets at least three times a year.
Board Members
Sally Gaines, Mammoth Lakes—Chair
Martha Davis, Nicasio
Sherryl Taylor, Mammoth Lakes
Brent Coeur-Barron—Corporate Counsel
Tom Soto, Santa Monica—Secretary
Vireo Gaines, Bishop
Doug Virtue, San Pedro
David Kanner, Redwood City—Treasurer
Gina Radieve, Sacramento
Kristine Zeigler, Walnut Creek
Directors Emeriti
Helen Green
Ed Grosswiler
Richard Lehman
We’d love to hear from you
If you’ll be in Lee Vining, drop by our Information Center & Bookstore. Give a call or send an email to any staff member above. You can also contact the Board of Directors by email. Find our mailing and shipping addresses on the Contact Us page.
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