OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Conservation Leadership Program is led by a diverse team of leaders from across disciplines and sectors, united by a shared commitment to ocean stewardship and youth empowerment. They bring real-world expertise and mentorship to support student learning and leadership. Learn more about these leaders here.
CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP TEAM
Octavio Aburto-Oropeza, Ph.D
Professor, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
Maysoon Lehmeidi, Ed.D
Director of Pre-college Programs and Community Outreach, UCSD Division of Extended Studies
Nicole Yen, MS, MAS
Program Manager
Email: nyen@ucsd.edu
Alberto Rivera, MS
Coordinator, Instructor
Email: alr113@ucsd.edu
Sonya Timko, MS
Instructor
Email: setimko@ucsd.edu
Cesar Bustos Bracamontes
Student Support
Evan Yoon
Student Support
MENTORS
Dr. Fernando Melendez Vazquez
Manager, Science Research Mentorship Program (SRMP) | American Museum of Natural History, New York
Dr. Brijonnay Madrigal
Postdoctoral researcher, Scripps Institution of Oceanography | Co-founder SMMILE, San Diego
Dr. Brittney Beck
Associate Professor | National Geographic Explorer, San Diego
Maura Glovins
Outdoor Education Faculty, Punahou School, Hawai’i
COMMUNITY
