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MEET
THE TEAM

MSI currently maintains a pool of fourteen Instructors and Educators. While all Science Instructors have a B.S. or B.A. in science, they have diverse backgrounds in subjects such as ichthyology, geology, zoology, and environmental science.

Behind the scenes

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Marilou Seiff

Executive Director
 

marilou@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 11

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Ashley Salazar

School Programs Coordinator

Ashley@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 10

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Karen Peluso-Galaviz

Head of Program Department
Ship Program Manager

karen@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 15

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Kyrie Vesely

Land Program Manager

Kyrie@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 17

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Liz Sheets

Marine Camp Director

liz@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 19

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Jodi Stewart

Education Partnership Specialist

jodi@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 21

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Jesus Jimenez

Aquarist & Facilities Engineer

jesus@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 13

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Brian Gollier

Aquarist & Facilities  Assistant


650-364-2760 ext. 13

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Lisa Biasillo

Executive Director Elect
 

lisa@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 11

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Ashley Bredeson

Director of Development

ashleyb@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 ext. 14

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Vilde King

Institutional Giving Manager

vilde@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760  ext. 20

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Tiff Murzi-Moyce

Community Outreach Coordinator

tiff@sfbaymsi.org
650-364-2760 ext. 16

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Jasmine Espinoza

Development Coordinator

jasmine@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760  ext. 22

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Meghan Maguire

Volunteer Engagement Assistant

meghan@sfbaymsi.org

650-364-2760 

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Jackson Gentry

Senior Captain


650-455-8113 Ship Cell

Marine Science Institute needs your support. Creating affordable, high quality, and engaging curriculum is only possible because of our amazing donors. Join our cause and make your tax-deductible donation today!

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Marine Science Institute's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through hands-on learning and exploration of San Francisco Bay ecosystems.

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ADDRESS

500 Discovery Parkway

Redwood City, CA 94063

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info@sfbaymsi.org

Tel: (650)364-2760

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To inspire environmental stewardship through hands-on learning and exploration of San Francisco Bay ecosystems.

Thank you to our current grantors who have supported us with more than $25,000

Applied Materials Foundation
California Coastal Commission
Cargill
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Cisco Systems Foundation
City of Palo Alto - Watershed Protection Act
Contra Costa Water District
Dan and Margaret Lesher Foundation
Delta Diablo
Golden State Water Company
Hannig Sail it Forward Foundation
Joseph and Vera Long Foundation
Marathon Petroleum
Matson Foundation
Pacific Gas & Electric
Peter and Paula Uccelli
Port of Redwood City
Sand Hill Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Marine Science Institute is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Federal Tax ID# 94-1719649

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