Chair — Thomas Paterek
Other roles: Big Brother Big Sister, SYRV, Crescent Heights Neighborhood Association, Williams Park Committee, Engage St Pete
Favorite spot on the water: Uluwatu, Bali
Favorite quote: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
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Vice Chair – Jessica Salmond
Other roles: Communications coordinator, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
Favorite spot on the water: Kayaking down the Peace River
Favorite quote: “We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea we are going back from whence we came.” — John F. Kennedy
Treasurer – Position Open
Secretary – Connie Bowman
Volunteer Coordinator – Jazzy Duarte
Other roles: Director of Sustainable Initiatives in Student Government at USFSP
Favorite place on the water: Anywhere I can string up my hammock and listen to the waves.
Favorite quote: “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” — Fred Devito
Policy Coordinator — Jennifer Rubiello
Other roles: Environment Florida, Awake Pinellas, Venture House, Green Corps, Sierra Club
Favorite place on the water: waterskiing, swimming, snorkeling
Favorite quote: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -MLK
Beach Cleanup Coordinator — Ryan Druyor
Other roles: Assistant Research Scientist; GIS Analyst; Kiteboarding Instructor
Favorite spot on the water: North Beach, Fort DeSoto
Favorite quote: “The cure for anything is salt water – sweat, tears, or the sea.”
― Isak Dinesen
CORE VOLUNTEERS
Ocean Friendly Gardens Coordinator – Cary Catts
Clean Water Committee Coordinator – Shanna Minsch
Ocean Friendly Restaurants Coordinator – Position Open