The NMMF’s world-class team of scientists, veterinarians, animal care specialists, trainers, and educators are conducting cutting-edge research and making new discoveries that improve the health and welfare of marine mammals while inspiring a greater public commitment to ocean conservation.

Sam Ridgway
President Emeritus

Cynthia Smith
President & CEO

Mike Marchesano
Chief Financial Officer

Kristina Martz
Executive Operations Officer & Board Liaison

Dorian Houser
Director of Biologic & Bioacoustic Research

Forrest Gomez
Director of Medicine

Lori Schwacke
Chief Scientist for Conservation Medicine

Mark Beeler
Deputy Program Manager
