About Aububon California
ÃÛèÖAPP 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 ÃÛèÖAPP, 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 ÃÛèÖAPP 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 ÃÛèÖAPP 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, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Erinn Ramanujam
Director of Strategic Operations, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Shineh Rhee
Communications Director, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Janine Kraus
Director of Gift Planning
Lynn Sagramoso
Regional Director of Institutional Giving
Zayda Ortiz
Operations Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Liliana Griego
Senior Program Manager, Coasts, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Rachel Bailey
Community Building Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California (she/her)
Clarissa Ingersol
Senior Development Associate
Alecia Smith
Senior Communications Coordinator, ÃÛèÖAPP California (they, them, she)
Ali LaVanway
Senior Coordinator of Contracts, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Mike Lynes
Director of Public Policy, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Michael Chen
Senior Manager of Government Relations, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Dan Orr
Director of Geospatial Science, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Bridget Mulkerin
Senior Manager, Climate Policy (she/her)
Taylor Broadhead
Senior Water Policy Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Keilani Bonis-Ericksen
Geospatial Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Pelayo Alvarez
Conservation Ranching Program Director, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Grace Ferguson
Grace Ferguson Manager, Conservation Ranching Program, ÃÛèÖAPP California (she, her)
Payton Thomas
Rangeland Ecologist, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Shana Risby
Conservation Ranching Program Senior Outreach Coordinator, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Xerónimo Castañeda
Working Lands Program Director, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Ashley Seufzer
Working Lands Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Ian Souza-Cole
Working Lands Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Jodi Pinder
Project Associate, ÃÛèÖAPP California (she, her)
Matt Allhouse
Senior Program Manager Ranch and Land Management, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Evelyn Serrano
Director ÃÛèÖAPP Center at Debs Park, (she/they)
He Sung Im
Public Programs Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Denys Hemen
Facility and Operations Manager
Amaris Corona Sandoval
Community Conservation Fellow
Casey Skinner
San Francisco Bay Program Director, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Paige Fernandez
San Francisco Bay Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California (Sher/Her)
Mia Rosati
Mia Rosati, Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay ÃÛèÖAPP Center & Sanctuary (she, her, hers)
Reed Tollefson
Kern River Preserve Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Sandra Wiester
Kern River Preserve Maintenance Assistant, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Sandy DeSimone
Director Research, Education and Land Management, ÃÛèÖAPP Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Pete DeSimone
Project Director, ÃÛèÖAPP Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Matthew Skarie
Field Supervisor, ÃÛèÖAPP Starr Ranch
Camila Bautista
Salton Sea and Desert Program Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Rhian Reyes
Campaign Organizer, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Lindsay Rowe
Education Coordinator, ÃÛèÖAPP California
Pat Collmer
Sanctuary Manager, ÃÛèÖAPP Wattis Sanctuary
Daniel Pietsch
Senior Ranch Coordinator, Williams Sisters Ranch Sanctuary
ÃÛèÖAPP 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.
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.
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
An active member of the Sacramento ÃÛèÖAPP 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 serves as Secretary of Fresno ÃÛèÖAPP 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.
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.
Dave Tyra
A former IT executive turned conservation leader, Dave has held multiple leadership roles with Morro Coast ÃÛèÖAPP 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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