About Aububon California
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California, together with a statewide network of 48 grassroots chapters and more than 118,000 members, is building a brighter future for birds, people, and nature. Through conservation, advocacy, and community engagement, we are making a lasting impact on California’s landscapes and the wildlife that depends on them.
As a dynamic field program of National ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, we use cutting-edge science, policy leadership, and strategic partnerships to tackle the most pressing conservation challenges across the state. California’s incredible biodiversity is under threat from climate change, habitat loss, and environmental degradation—but by working together, we can ensure a future where birds and communities thrive.
Our work spans coastal habitats, wetlands, grasslands, and urban spaces, protecting species like the Allen’s Hummingbird, Tricolored Blackbird, and Western Snowy Plover. From leading conservation ranching programs and creating wetlands across the Central Valley to expanding coastal wetland restoration, protecting precious desert habitats, and supporting climate action initiatives, we are shaping a more resilient California for generations to come. These efforts also ensure that migratory birds along the Pacific Flyway have the healthy habitats they need to complete their cross-hemispheric journeys each year.
With your support, we can turn the tide for birds and ecosystems across the state. Join us—because when we protect birds, we protect our shared future.
Locations and Staff
Andrea Jones
Conservation Director and Interim Executive Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Erinn Ramanujam
Director of Strategic Operations, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Shineh Rhee
Communications Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Janine Kraus
Director of Gift Planning
Lynn Sagramoso
Regional Director of Institutional Giving
Zayda Ortiz
Operations Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Liliana Griego
Senior Program Manager, Coasts, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Rachel Bailey
Community Building Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California (she/her)
Clarissa Ingersol
Senior Development Associate
Alecia Smith
Senior Communications Coordinator, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California (they, them, she)
Ali LaVanway
Senior Coordinator of Contracts, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Mike Lynes
Director of Public Policy, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Michael Chen
Senior Manager of Government Relations, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Dan Orr
Director of Geospatial Science and Interim California Coastal Program Lead, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Bridget Mulkerin
Senior Manager, Climate Policy (she/her)
Taylor Broadhead
Senior Water Policy Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Keilani Bonis-Ericksen
Geospatial Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Pelayo Alvarez
Conservation Ranching Program Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Grace Ferguson
Grace Ferguson Manager, Conservation Ranching Program, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California (she, her)
Payton Thomas
Rangeland Ecologist, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Shana Risby
Conservation Ranching Program Senior Outreach Coordinator, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Xerónimo Castañeda
Working Lands Program Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Ashley Seufzer
Working Lands Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Ian Souza-Cole
Working Lands Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Jodi Pinder
Project Associate, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California (she, her)
Matt Allhouse
Senior Program Manager Ranch and Land Management, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Evelyn Serrano
Director ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center at Debs Park, (she/they)
He Sung Im
Public Programs Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Denys Hemen
Facility and Operations Manager
Amaris Corona Sandoval
Community Conservation Fellow
Casey Skinner
San Francisco Bay Program Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Paige Fernandez
San Francisco Bay Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California (Sher/Her)
Mia Rosati
Mia Rosati, Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center & Sanctuary (she, her, hers)
Reed Tollefson
Kern River Preserve Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Sandra Wiester
Kern River Preserve Maintenance Assistant, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Sandy DeSimone
Director Research, Education and Land Management, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Pete DeSimone
Project Director, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Matthew Skarie
Field Supervisor, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Starr Ranch
Camila Bautista
Salton Sea and Desert Program Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Rhian Reyes
Campaign Organizer, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Lindsay Rowe
Education Coordinator, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ California
Pat Collmer
Sanctuary Manager, ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Wattis Sanctuary
Daniel Pietsch
Senior Ranch Coordinator, Williams Sisters Ranch Sanctuary
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Advisory Board
Emmy Cattani, Advisory Board Chair
A fifth-generation agri-businesswoman from Kern County, Emmy manages her family's investments in agriculture and real estate. She previously worked in private equity and management consulting. Emmy holds degrees from Harvard and Stanford and joined the board in 2022.
Steven Bell
A retired financial executive, Steven spent 36 years at Northern Trust, ultimately serving as President of Wealth Management’s West Region. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys hiking and mountaineering. He joined the board in 2021.
Sally Fenton
A longtime conservation supporter, Sally is active in bird-related issues, education, and the arts. She has served as a docent at Stanford’s Cantor Arts Center for over 30 years and joined the board in 2020.
Tom Gallo
Vice President of Strategic Business Development for G3 Enterprises, Tom has deep experience in marketing, community relations, and agriculture. He is active in numerous nonprofits and joined the board in 2018.
Judy Gradwohl
Former president and CEO of the San Diego Natural History Museum, Judy has over 30 years of experience in museum leadership, conservation, and science education. She joined the board in 2022.
Kevin Hunting
A retired wildlife conservation expert, Kevin held leadership roles at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and helped develop the state’s 30x30 biodiversity conservation policy. He joined the board in 2023.
Eric Johnson
An active member of the Sacramento ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Chapter, Eric has served on multiple nonprofit and municipal commissions. A Duke and USC graduate, he enjoys birding, running, and conservation advocacy. He joined the board in 2022.
Marion Krause
A lifelong birder and environmental advocate, Marion spent her career in special education and later joined Environmental Volunteers. She has traveled the world for conservation and joined the board in 2021.
Brita Lundberg
A fourth-generation member of Lundberg Family Farms, Brita works in marketing and sustainability storytelling. With experience in publishing and agriculture, she is passionate about conservation. She joined the board in 2022.
Robert Snow
A retired GPS systems expert with a background in neurophysiology, Robert now focuses on birding and conservation. He serves as Secretary of Fresno ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Society and joined the board in 2015.
Kenneth Sobon
A science educator and conservation leader, Ken has served in multiple educational and environmental leadership roles, including directing the Northern Saw-whet Owl Research Project. He joined the board in 2019.
Dave Tyra
A former IT executive turned conservation leader, Dave has held multiple leadership roles with Morro Coast ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Society and coordinates key bird surveys. He joined the board in 2017.
Tammah Watts
A licensed therapist, author, and lifelong advocate for communities in need, Tammah is passionate about birding and nature therapy. Her book, Keep Looking Up, was published in 2023. She joined the board in 2021.
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