Orca Network Staff

Meet the Team

  • Susan Berta

    Executive Director

  • Cindy Hansen

    Education/Outreach/Advocacy Coordinator

  • Garry Heinrich

    Stranding Response Coordinator

  • Stephanie Raymond

    Educator/Program Coordinator

  • Cheryl Payne

    Finance Director

  • Trevor Snow

    Langley Whale Center

    Co-Manager

  • Rachel Haight

    Whale Sighting Network

  • Marla Smith

    Whale Sighting Network

  • Serena Tierra

    Whale Sighting Network

  • Kaarina Makowski

    Communications / Media

  • Kristin Mackenzie

    Volunteer Coordinator

  • Brian Barrido

    Legal Counsel

  • Lucy Miller

    Langley Whale Center
    Co-Manager

Meet the Board

  • Howard Garrett

    President

  • Jill Hein

    Board Member

  • Bob Gentz

    Treasurer

  • Dr. Richard Gammon

    Board Member

    Professor Emeritus, University of Washington, Dept of Chemistry, School of Oceanography, Dept of Atmospheric Sciences (Adjunct).  Co-author, first Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1990, Codirector, UW Program on the Environment (PoE) 2004-2006, Director of Science, Pacific Science Center (1978-79), frequent public talks on climate science and policy options since retiring 2010

September 22, 2024

Orca Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is recruiting board members for a three-year term starting January 1, 2025. Our mission is Connecting People with Whales in the Pacific Northwest. We are looking for people with a passion and skills in marine conservation, salmon restoration, community engagement, financial experience and expertise, and fundraising. We are committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment for our board, staff and volunteers. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please email Howard Garrett at howard@orcanetwork.org.