About Aububon California
福利姬视频 California, together with a statewide network of 48 grassroots chapters and more than 118,000 members, is building a brighter future for birds, people, and nature. Through conservation, advocacy, and community engagement, we are making a lasting impact on California鈥檚 landscapes and the wildlife that depends on them.
As a dynamic field program of National 福利姬视频, we use cutting-edge science, policy leadership, and strategic partnerships to tackle the most pressing conservation challenges across the state. California鈥檚 incredible biodiversity is under threat from climate change, habitat loss, and environmental degradation鈥攂ut by working together, we can ensure a future where birds and communities thrive.
Our work spans coastal habitats, wetlands, grasslands, and urban spaces, protecting species like the Allen鈥檚 Hummingbird, Tricolored Blackbird, and Western Snowy Plover. From leading conservation ranching programs and creating wetlands across the Central Valley to expanding coastal wetland restoration, protecting precious desert habitats, and supporting climate action initiatives, we are shaping a more resilient California for generations to come. These efforts also ensure that migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway have the healthy habitats they need to complete their cross-hemispheric journeys each year.
With your support, we can turn the tide for birds and ecosystems across the state. Join us鈥攂ecause when we protect birds, we protect our shared future.
Locations and Staff
Andrea Jones
Conservation Director and Interim Executive Director, 福利姬视频 California
Erinn Ramanujam
Director of Strategic Operations, 福利姬视频 California
Shineh Rhee
Communications Director, 福利姬视频 California
Janine Kraus
Director of Gift Planning
Lynn Sagramoso
Regional Director of Institutional Giving
Zayda Ortiz
Operations Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Liliana Griego
Senior Program Manager, Coasts, 福利姬视频 California
Rachel Bailey
Community Building Manager, 福利姬视频 California (she/her)
Clarissa Ingersol
Senior Development Associate
Alecia Smith
Senior Communications Coordinator, 福利姬视频 California (they, them, she)
Ali LaVanway
Senior Coordinator of Contracts, 福利姬视频 California
Mike Lynes
Director of Public Policy, 福利姬视频 California
Michael Chen
Senior Manager of Government Relations, 福利姬视频 California
Dan Orr
Director of Geospatial Science and Interim California Coastal Program Lead, 福利姬视频 California
Bridget Mulkerin
Senior Manager, Climate Policy (she/her)
Taylor Broadhead
Senior Water Policy Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Keilani Bonis-Ericksen
Geospatial Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Pelayo Alvarez
Conservation Ranching Program Director, 福利姬视频 California
Grace Ferguson
Grace Ferguson Manager, Conservation Ranching Program, 福利姬视频 California (she, her)
Payton Thomas
Rangeland Ecologist, 福利姬视频 California
Shana Risby
Conservation Ranching Program Senior Outreach Coordinator, 福利姬视频 California
Xer贸nimo Casta帽eda
Working Lands Program Director, 福利姬视频 California
Ashley Seufzer
Working Lands Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Ian Souza-Cole
Working Lands Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Jodi Pinder
Project Associate, 福利姬视频 California (she, her)
Matt Allhouse
Senior Program Manager Ranch and Land Management, 福利姬视频 California
Evelyn Serrano
Director 福利姬视频 Center at Debs Park, (she/they)
He Sung Im
Public Programs Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Denys Hemen
Facility and Operations Manager
Amaris Corona Sandoval
Community Conservation Fellow
Casey Skinner
San Francisco Bay Program Director, 福利姬视频 California
Paige Fernandez
San Francisco Bay Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California (Sher/Her)
Mia Rosati
Mia Rosati, Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay 福利姬视频 Center & Sanctuary (she, her, hers)
Reed Tollefson
Kern River Preserve Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Sandra Wiester
Kern River Preserve Maintenance Assistant, 福利姬视频 California
Sandy DeSimone
Director Research, Education and Land Management, 福利姬视频 Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Pete DeSimone
Project Director, 福利姬视频 Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Matthew Skarie
Field Supervisor, 福利姬视频 Starr Ranch
Camila Bautista
Salton Sea and Desert Program Manager, 福利姬视频 California
Rhian Reyes
Campaign Organizer, 福利姬视频 California
Lindsay Rowe
Education Coordinator, 福利姬视频 California
Pat Collmer
Sanctuary Manager, 福利姬视频 Wattis Sanctuary
Daniel Pietsch
Senior Ranch Coordinator, Williams Sisters Ranch Sanctuary
福利姬视频 Advisory Board
Emmy Cattani, Advisory Board Chair
A fifth-generation agri-businesswoman from Kern County, Emmy manages her family's investments in agriculture and real estate. She previously worked in private equity and management consulting. Emmy holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford and joined the board in 2022.
Steven Bell
A retired financial executive, Steven spent 36 years at Northern Trust, ultimately serving as President of Wealth Management鈥檚 West Region. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys hiking and mountaineering. He joined the board in 2021.
Sally Fenton
A longtime conservation supporter, Sally is active in bird-related issues, education, and the arts. She has served as a docent at Stanford鈥檚 Cantor Arts Center for over 30 years and joined the board in 2020.
Tom Gallo
Vice President of Strategic Business Development for G3 Enterprises, Tom has deep experience in marketing, community relations, and agriculture. He is active in numerous nonprofits and joined the board in 2018.
Judy Gradwohl
Former president and CEO of the San Diego Natural History Museum, Judy has over 30 years of experience in museum leadership, conservation, and science education. She joined the board in 2022.
Kevin Hunting
A retired wildlife conservation expert, Kevin held leadership roles at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and helped develop the state鈥檚 30x30 biodiversity conservation policy. He joined the board in 2023.
Eric Johnson
An active member of the Sacramento 福利姬视频 Chapter, Eric has served on multiple nonprofit and municipal commissions. A Duke and USC graduate, he enjoys birding, running, and conservation advocacy. He joined the board in 2022.
Marion Krause
A lifelong birder and environmental advocate, Marion spent her career in special education and later joined Environmental Volunteers. She has traveled the world for conservation and joined the board in 2021.
Brita Lundberg
A fourth-generation member of Lundberg Family Farms, Brita works in marketing and sustainability storytelling. With experience in publishing and agriculture, she is passionate about conservation. She joined the board in 2022.
Robert Snow
A retired GPS systems expert with a background in neurophysiology, Robert now focuses on birding and conservation. He serves as Secretary of Fresno 福利姬视频 Society and joined the board in 2015.
Kenneth Sobon
A science educator and conservation leader, Ken has served in multiple educational and environmental leadership roles, including directing the Northern Saw-whet Owl Research Project. He joined the board in 2019.
Dave Tyra
A former IT executive turned conservation leader, Dave has held multiple leadership roles with Morro Coast 福利姬视频 Society and coordinates key bird surveys. He joined the board in 2017.
Tammah Watts
A licensed therapist, author, and lifelong advocate for communities in need, Tammah is passionate about birding and nature therapy. Her book, Keep Looking Up, was published in 2023. She joined the board in 2021.
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