Ocean Institute Leadership
Dr. Wendy Leavell
CEO and President
Jessica Brasher
Director of Husbandry
Riley Russell
Director of Education
Sara Vaughn
Public Programs Manager
Robyn Takeshita
Science Manager
Kaitlyn Davidson
Growth Marketing Manager
Connor Ito
Husbandry and Telecommunication Manager
Reina Myers
Husbandry and Lab Manager
Jack Parker
Port Captain
Brittany Loust
R/V Sea Explorer Captain
Peter Heistand
R/V Sea Explorer Captain
John Kraus
Spirit of Dana Point Captain and Restoration Manager
Debbie Lake
Senior Accountant
Sara Russell
Guest Services Coordinator
Chris Zawacki
Ticketing and Gift Store Supervisor
Sarah Zonis
Husbandry Coordinator
Blake Grills
Facility Technician
In partnership with 
Isabela Farinella
Marketing Coordinator
Amanda Mertens
Public Programs Coordinator
Jodi Parker
Booking Coordinator
Andy Sanchez
Science Programs Coordinator
Sofia Terry
Teen Programs and Volunteer Coordinator
Nadine Wilck
Guest Services Representative
Miranda Lentz
Communication Specialist