Coastal Fund Board and Staff

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Board of Directors 2025-26

Iriana Tarmoh, Undergraduate Board Member

Fourth 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

Fourth 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

Sanjana Sujeet, Undergraduate Board Member

Fourth 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!

PJ Scotting, Undergraduate Board Member

Year and Major: Fourth year Environmental Studies and Geography Major
Research Interests: Endangered species conservation in marine ecosystems, using geospatial techniques to address environmental issues, sustainable transportation and urban design
Personal Interests: Soccer, going to the beach, playing Just Dance

Sydney Chandler, Undergraduate Board Member

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Michaela (Kaley) Sten, Graduate Board Member

Sixth 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

Vacant, Graduate Board Member

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Staff 2023-24

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