Coastal Fund Board and Staff

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Board of Directors 2023-24

Eva Bradman, Chair

Fourth year Biology major
Research Interests: habitat restoration of coastal sage scrub communities as well as sandy beach/rocky intertidal ecology
Personal Interests: hiking, taking dance classes, and cooking (particularly elaborate breakfasts)

Iriana Tarmoh, Vice Chair

Third Year Biology Major
Research Interests: neuroscience, specifically in terms of psychiatry and what changes in the brain can cause certain behaviors, how mental illness can develop through traumatic experiences, and how/what medicines can help with certain mental illnesses
Personal Interests: makeup, fashion, crocheting

Avery Morgan, Undergraduate Board Member

Third year Environmental Studies and Geography Major
Research Interests: Riparian + intertidal ecosystem restoration, mammal rehabilitation, & accessibility within outdoor education
Personal Interests: DJing on KCSB-FM, making ceramics, tide-pooling, & photography

Avery Carlson, Undergraduate Board Member

Fourth year Aquatic Biology Major
Research Interests: Deep sea exploration and research, MPA monitoring, and endangered species conservation
Personal Interests: Exploring tide pools, art, scuba diving, guitar, stargazing, and nintendo games

Sanjana Sujeet, Undergraduate Board Member

Third year Environmental Studies Major and Spatial Studies Minor
Research Interests: climate change science in the marine sphere, using data science/visualization to better communicate environmental issues, connecting anthropology and indigenous architecture knowledge with sustainability for future city-planning/construction
Personal Interests: oil painting and charcoal drawing, hiking and being outdoors, baking to satisfy my major sweet treat addiction, thrifting, and exploring new places!

Michaela (Kaley) Sten, Graduate Board Member

Fifth year PhD student in Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Marine Science (IGPMS)
Research Interests: oceanography, ocean optics, chlorophyll, phytoplankton ecosystems, and urban ecology
Personal Interests: cooking and reading

Madison Heffentrager, Graduate Board Member

Fourth year PhD student in Geography
Research Interests: studying beach-dune erosion along coastal California, using drones, LiDAR, and GIS to capture geomorphic changes within the beach-dune environment, and studying how dune restoration practices impact the geomorphology, response, and recovery of these systems
Personal Interests: trying new vegan food, going to coffee shops, baking (just to eat treats), boxing, longboarding, and going to the beach!

Staff 2023-24

Sarah Siedschlag	Advisor
Kathryn Bozanich	Administrative Coordinator
Sylvia Li	Administrative and Outreach Coordinator