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About Us

Meet Our Team

The Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Program is enriched by diverse perspectives, celebrating each other’s unique experience and expertise.

David Allen
Program Manager (grantee)
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Cynthia Garcia
Program Manager
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Melissa Hiatt
Web Developer (Contractor)
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Kyla Kelly
2024 Knauss Fellow
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Alyse Larkin
Program Manager (grantee)
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David Legler smiles at the camera with a blue sky and palm leaves in the background.
David Legler
Director
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Allison Lepp
2024 Knauss Fellow
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Sandy Lucas
Arctic Program Director
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Jessica Mkitarian
Senior Communications Specialist (contractor)
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Emily Smith
Program Manager
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Melissa Smuck, a woman with wavy brown hair, a red blouse, smiles at the camera.
Melissa Smuck
Data Strategy Program Manager
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Jessica Snowden
Deputy Director
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Cheyenne Stienbarger
Program Manager
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Elizabeth Swiney
Program Administrator (contractor)
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Kathy Tedesco
Program Manager (grantee)
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James Todd
Program Manager
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Tonya Young
Administrative Officer
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Ann-Christine Zinkann
Program Manager (grantee)​
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