About Aububon California
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú, 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
Srabani Roy
Vice President, Conservation Action for Western Flyways
Andrea Jones
Vice President, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Errin Ramanujam
Director of Strategic Operations, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Shineh Rhee
Communications Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Janine Kraus
Director of Gift Planning, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
Lynn Sagramoso
Regional Director of Institutional Giving, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Clarissa Ingersol
Senior Development Associate, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Liam Sigman,Â
Director of Leadership Giving (West Coast), 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
Danika Jensen
Leadership Giving Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú
Zayda Ortiz
Operations Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Liliana Griego
Senior Program Manager, Coasts, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Taleen Kennedy
Program Coordinator, Coasts, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Rachel Bailey
Community Building Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California (she/her)
Alecia Smith
Senior Communications Coordinator, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California (they, them, she)
Ali LaVanway
Senior Coordinator of Contracts, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Mike Lynes
Director of Public Policy, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Michael Chen
Senior Manager of Government Relations, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Dan Orr
Director of Geospatial Science, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Bridget Mulkerin
Senior Manager, Climate Policy (she/her)
Taylor Broadhead
Senior Water Policy Program Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Keilani Bonis-Ericksen
Geospatial Program Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Pelayo Alvarez
Conservation Ranching Program Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Payton Thomas
Rangeland Ecologist, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Xerónimo Castañeda
Working Lands Program Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Ashley Seufzer
Working Lands Program Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Ian Souza-Cole
Working Lands Program Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Jodi Pinder
Project Associate, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California (she, her)
Matt Allhouse
Senior Program Manager Ranch and Land Management, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Liliana Gonzalez
Habitat Restoration Intern, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Evelyn Serrano
Director 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center at Debs Park, (she/they)
He Sung Im
Public Programs Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Denys Hemen
Facility and Operations Manager
Amaris Corona Sandoval
Community Conservation Fellow
Chelsea Abrahamian
Senior Education Coordinator
Leslie Nuñez
Senior Center Coordinator
Casey Skinner
San Francisco Bay Program Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California (She/Her)
Paige Fernandez
San Francisco Bay Program Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California (She/Her)
Dylan Meek
Center Manager (She/Her)
Kris Hung
Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center & Sanctuary (They/Them)
Kate Brewster
Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center & Sanctuary (She/Her)
Reed Tollefson
Kern River Preserve Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Sandra Wiester
Kern River Preserve Maintenance Assistant, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Edwin Jacobo
Assistant Sanctuary Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Steve Hylton
Maintenance Assistant, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Pete DeSimone
Project Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Aimee Alvarenga
Field Manager, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Anthony LaSalle
Operations and Maintenance Technician, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
James Lee
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Starr Ranch Sanctuary, Seasonal Ornithologist
Kevin Castelluccio
Seasonal Field Assistant, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Aiden Robertson
Seasonal Field Assistant, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Lauren Elachi
Southern California Program Director, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Rhian Reyes
Campaign Organizer, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Lindsay Rowe
Education Coordinator, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Alexis Sarmiento Ayala
Outreach Assistant, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
Christin New
Operations and Maintenance Technician, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú California
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Advisory Board
Emmy Cattani
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.
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.
Juan De Lara
A Risk Manager for Federated Mutual Insurance Company in the Coachella Valley. He also helps manage local farming operations near the Salton Sea. He served 17 years on the Coachella City Council and 4 terms as Mayor. He cares deeply about the eastern Coachella Valley and the detrimental effects the Salton Sea region faces without restoration. He joined the board in 2025.
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.
Rebeca Ladrón de Guevara
A software developer and published short story writer, Rebeca also serves as Conservation Co-Chair for the Shasta Birding Society, advocating for birds and their habitat along the Sacramento River. She joined the board in 2025.
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, Advisory Board Chair
An active member of the Sacramento 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú 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.
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 is a past president of Fresno 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Society and joined the board in 2015.
Gary Tavetian
A retired attorney, Gary spent the bulk of his career engaged in environmental litigation for the California Office of Attorney General, representing state agencies that address air quality, water quality, water distribution, protection of fish and wildlife, fire protection among others. He joined the board in 2024.
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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