Orca Network Staff

Meet the Team

  • Susan Berta

    Executive Director

  • Cindy Hansen

    Education/Outreach/Advocacy Coordinator

  • Garry Heinrich

    Stranding Response Coordinator

  • Stephanie Raymond

    Educator/Program Coordinator

  • Cheryl Payne

    Finance Director

  • Trevor Snow

    Langley Whale Center

    Co-Manager

  • Rachel Haight

    Whale Sighting Network

    Co-Coordinator

  • Marla Smith

    Whale Sighting Network

  • Serena Tierra

    Whale Sighting Network

    Co-Coordinator

  • Kaarina Makowski

    Communications / Media

  • Kristin Mackenzie

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Brian Barrido

    Legal Counsel

  • Lucy Miller

    Langley Whale Center
    Co-Manager

  • Nikol Damato

    Whale Sighting Network

  • Sarah Rose

    Langley Whale Center

  • Jaelyn Long

    Development Coordinator

  • Sage Maloch

    Langley Whale Center

Meet the Board

  • Howard Garrett

    President

  • Jill Hein

    Board Member

  • Bob Gentz

    Treasurer

  • Dr. Richard Gammon

    Board Member

    Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Dept of Chemistry, School of Oceanography, Dept of Atmospheric Sciences (Adjunct).  Co-author, first Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1990, Codirector, UW Program on the Environment (PoE) 2004-2006, Director of Science, Pacific Science Center (1978-79), frequent public talks on climate science and policy options since retiring 2010

  • Sarah Sadid

    Board Member

  • Kristen Pederson

    Board Member

  • Rachel Clark

    Board Member

    Rachel Clark is a biologist and science writer who has covered climate, health, biodiversity, and the Southern Resident Killer Whales. She is the author of The Blackfish Prophecy, endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall and Bill McKibben, and has written and taught about the connections between orca ecosystem health, salmon, and dam impacts across the Pacific Northwest. She's grateful for the enduring work and legacy of Orca Network's dedication to the SRKWs recovery in the Salish Sea. Rachel makes her home on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish tribes who've stewarded these whales and salmon and rivers and seas and lands since time immemorial, and for whom she carries deep love and gratitude. She hopes to help ensure a thriving future built around their profound lessons in harmony.

September 22, 2024

Orca Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is recruiting board members for a three-year term starting January 1, 2025. Our mission is Connecting People with Whales in the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for people with a passion and skills in marine conservation, salmon restoration, community engagement, financial experience and expertise, and fundraising. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for our board, staff and volunteers. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please email Howard Garrett at howard@orcanetwork.org.