The complexity of the SIMoN program, from the funding and implementation of monitoring programs to the development of a large-scale information system, requires the right combination of staff knowledge and experience. Each member of the SIMoN team brings a unique set of skills to the program that work collectively to accomplish the goals of SIMoN. Below are profiles on each member of the team.
Andrew DeVogelaere, Ph.D. Research Coordinator/SIMoN Program Director
(831) 647-4213 andrew.devogelaere@noaa.gov
Dr. DeVogelaere oversees the Sanctuary's Research Program and leads the the Sanctuary
Integrated Monitoring Network (SIMoN) team. His job includes facilitating
collaboration among over 20 research institutions in the region, providing technical
information to decision makers and the Sanctuary staff, and initiating research on resource
management issues.
He has been directly involved in a wide variety of research projects in habitats
from the deep sea to estuaries. Dr. DeVogelaere's past work experience
includes being an elected official as Commissioner for the Moss Landing Harbor District and
Research Coordinator for the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. He earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, a Master of
Science degree in Marine Science from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and a Doctorate degree
in Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
As a SIMoN Scientist, Steve is responsible for developing SIMoN's research and monitoring program and
supporting SIMoN's scientific goals to integrate existing monitoring programs within
the Sanctuary; initiating new monitoring programs to address important gaps of
knowledge; and disseminating monitoring data in a timely fashion to resource managers,
researchers, educators, and the general public.
Steve in the field, second on the right.
Steve has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UCLA, a Master of Science degree in Biology from
California State University Long Beach, and a Doctorate in Biology from UC Santa Cruz.
Though he has several interests in marine ecology, his scientific research has focused
on invasion biology, kelp forest ecology, and marine invertebrate natural history, with
an emphasis on marine gastropods.
Chad is responsible for the collection, analyses, and dissemination
of spatial data for SIMoN. These data help integrate past
and present monitoring programs within the Sanctuary, provide resource managers with decision making tools,
and will be available to researchers, educators, students, and the general public. Chad actively participates
in the field with Sanctuary and SIMoN research teams.
Chad earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Master
of Science degree in Marine Science from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. His research focused on how the genetics of
an algal symbiont and substratum instability affect the reproductive behavior of a sea anemone from the Gulf of Mexico.
Previous research focused on kelp forest ecology. Prior to SIMoN, he was with the California Department of Fish and
Game as a GIS Analyst. His work there primarily addressed spatial analyses of commercial fishing pressure and the
correlation between rugosity of the sea floor and rockfish abundance. This included the coordination of high-resolution
map development of the sea floor, GPS navigation, and rockfish counts using SCUBA.
As the Ecosystem Scientist for the Sanctuary Integrated Monitoring Network (SIMoN), Jennifer Brown is responsible for developing and coordinating ecosystem assessments at both local and regional levels. These ecosystem models and condition reports help address resource management needs for integrated monitoring information. Additionally, Jennifer provides science support for the Marine Protected Areas MBNMS Action Plan through the development of data summaries and resource assessments.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from University of California at Los Angeles and a Doctorate Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Her research focused on evaluating the relative value of nearshore ecosystems at nursery grounds for juvenile flatfish. Other past projects focused on the Monterey Bay area include: 1) A Review of Marine Zones in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary which is part of the National Marine Sanctuary Conservation Series, 2) A plan for monitoring the fish assemblage in Elkhorn Slough prepared for the Elkhorn Slough National Research Reserve, and 3) a review of the Special Status Species that reside in or transit through the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
As a member of the SIMoN team, Gary is conducting an assessment of water quality in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and its watersheds. He coordinates with monitoring organizations on the central coast, synthesizing and analyzing data sets to address non-point-source pollution problems. Gary works to understand how pollutant levels in our waters are changing over space and time with the goals of improving regional monitoring/data management strategies and identifying relationships between pollutant levels and land management practices.
Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences from UC Santa Cruz and a Master of Science degree in Geography from San Diego State University. His scientific research has focused on numerical modeling of hydrologic systems, spatial analysis, and quantifying environmental changes using satellite observations.
Scott works with SIMoN's technical infrastructure. Using cutting-edge web
technology, he is responsible for building and maintaining the SIMoN website,
interfaces used to enter and manage monitoring information, and the
SIMoN database.
Upon earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Jose State University,
Scott worked as a software and quality assurance engineer for various software companies in Silicon Valley.
Much of his development work utilized the latest web technologies to deliver interactive and dynamic content over the internet.
Scott is also a SCUBA instructor and has an MA in Exercise Physiology.
He spent four summers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium teaching kids basic SCUBA skills and educating them about local marine life. Along with his work with SIMoN,
Scott currently teaches a number of fitness and SCUBA-related courses at a local community college.
Brian Johnson
Deputy Superintendent, Gulf of Farallones NMS brian.johnson@noaa.gov (415) 561-6622
Brian Johnson is the Deputy Superintendent of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. He is responsible for many aspects of managing the site including strategic planning, program operations, facilities, finance, IT, office administration, and of course, SIMoN. Brian has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing from James Madison University, and a Master of Business Administration degree in International Business from the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Brian began his NOAA career in January 1995 with the NOAA Office of International Affairs, and worked for several offices in the National Ocean Service in Silver Spring, MD prior to joining the Sanctuary Program in October 2004.
Tim Reed
SIMoN Marine GIS Analyst tim.reed@noaa.gov (415) 561-6622 x237
Tim is the SIMoN representative assigned to the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, which is headquartered at Crissy Field in San Francisco. Tim's ongoing assignment is to help integrate SIMoN monitoring strategies into the Sanctuary's stewardship plan and by providing maps and data analysis. He is also helping update the Sanctuary's portion of the new SIMoN website scheduled for release in early 2007.
Tim has a long-standing interest in the application of mapping technologies for conservation. He received a BA in Geography from Sonoma State University in 1992 and an MA in 2003 from San Francisco State University with special emphasis in environmental planning and resource management. Tim also served as GIS Manager at SFSU from 1996 to 2003. Tim became active in coastal landuse issues in Sonoma County in the late 1980s. He is currently active in the Society for Conservation GIS and served on their Board of Directors from 2002 to 2005. Tim is also an active science diver and occasional marine technician.
Dennis Long is Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation, an organization closely aligned with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary program. The Foundation works to advance the understanding and protection of the Sanctuary and other coastal and ocean resources in California, with a special emphasis on fundraising and contract management for SIMoN initiatives. He is also extremely active in the nonprofit sector in both volunteer and professional capacities.
Previously, Dennis held a variety of executive management positions in high-technology companies, including IBM and Oracle Corporation. Dennis earned his Bachelors of Business Administration at the University of Massachusetts.
Linda Rosinski
Grant and Contract Administrator, Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation Linda.Rosinski@noaa.gov
Linda Rosinski is currently the Contract and Grant Administrator of
the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation (MBSF), an organization closely
aligned with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary program. The
Foundation works to advance the understanding and protection of the
Sanctuary and other coastal and ocean resources in California, with a
special emphasis on fundraising and contract management for SIMoN
initiatives. In her time with SIMoN she has been responsible for the
foundation's administration of Fund Accounting, Personnel, Contracts, Grants and Database Files.
Prior to her work with MBSF, Linda worked at the Campaign for Sunset, the
largest project in Carmel's history, helping to raise $12 million for the $21.2 million project. She has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Performing-Dance and a Degree in Fashion Merchandising/Design from California
State University, Fresno. Growing up in the Monterey Peninsula, she values the importance of this beautiful Sanctuary.
Kristine joined the research team in 2009 as a Sea Grant Fellow. She jumped right into the position, participating in research cruises to retrieve lost fishing gear and characterize and monitor the continental shelf in the Sanctuary. In 2010, she will be working on a project to evaluate the impact the Sanctuary has had on the Monterey Bay area since its inception. She is looking forward to gaining experience working with the Sanctuary on a variety of topics and projects.
Kristine earned a BA in Marine Biology with a minor in Environmental Analysis and Policy from Boston University. After graduating, she worked for science education abroad programs in Central and South America, and the Caribbean before arriving in California to work at the Catalina Island Marine Institute as a marine science instructor. She recently completed a Mater of Environmental Science and Management degree at UC Santa Barbara, specializing in Coastal and Marine Resource Management. Her Group Project Thesis focused on developing a framework through which fishermen could collect data for use in an alternative stock assessment for the Santa Barbara nearshore live grass rockfish and cabezon fisheries.
Steve recently joined the research team as a Sea Grant Fellow. While he has not yet solidified a project to work on for the coming year, he is excited to continue his work with the Marine Sanctuaries Program. He has spent the last two years interning with the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary while attending graduate school. He completed a GIS mapping project of research activities occuring in Sanctuary waters, as well as an analysis of CDFG patrol activity.
Steve received his BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. After graduating, he enrolled at the University of California's Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, where he specialized in Coastal Marine Resources Management and Conservation Planning. His Group Project Thesis examined the benefits of integrating the commercial and recreational fishing sectors of Southern California's Nearshore Fishery.
Carol gives presentations about SIMoN to various groups in the central and northern California area. She specializes in showing docent groups how they can use the SIMoN website to enhance their knowledge of sanctuary resources. Since 1983 Carol has been a volunteer docent at Pt. Lobos State Reserve and was the docent coordinator for seven years. Other activities Carol has been part of include the Beach COMBER program, conservation chair of the American Cetacean Society, member of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Conservation Working Group, volunteer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
Carol recieved her B.S in Microbiology from the University of Cincinnati in 1970 and her R.N. from the University of Cincinnati in 1978. She's spent more than twenty five years in various nursing capacities in the medical industry.
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