The NMMF recognizes the great privilege and responsibility in working with animals under human care. Our Animal Health and Welfare team honors this commitment by taking the best possible care of marine mammals in all environments. Providing direct care to marine mammals allows us the unique opportunity to learn about their species in a manner not possible in the wild. These invaluable lessons are then applied to wild animal populations in an effort to promote species conservation of marine mammals around the world.
Animal Health and Welfare Team

Jenny Meegan
Senior Veterinarian
San Diego

Barb Linnehan
Director of Animal Health & Welfare

Abby McClain
Medical Records Office Supervisor

Veronica Cendejas
Hospital Manager

Jammy Eichman
Lead Veterinary Technician

Erin Brodie
Veterinary Technician

Jennifer Kane
Senior Operational Site Technician

Nicole Beaulieu-McCoy
Veterinary Technician

Melinda Martens
Veterinary Technician

Katie Hodges
Senior Operational Site Technician

Risa Daniels
Records Research Associate

Lisa Clowers
Software Engineer

Chris Hammell
Senior Analyst

Mark Baird
Veterinary Research Technician

Kyle Ross
Veterinarian – San Diego
