Jessie Dambra

Reef Restoration Associate

Jessie grew up in Davie, Florida, just a short drive to the beach. After receiving her first SCUBA certification, she spent a lot of time diving in the Florida Keys with her family. Her passion for coral reef ecology and marine conservation strengthened with every visit. Jessie holds a B.S. degree in Environmental Science & Policy from Florida State University as well as AAUS scientific diver accreditation from Florida International University. Following graduation, she aspired to have a more direct, tangible impact on the restoration of the same reefs that ignited her passions as a kid, leading her to join Coral Restoration Foundation™ and its efforts. As a part of the CRF™ team, Jessie feels very grateful to contribute to reef restoration on such a large scale.

meet the rest of the team

Julie Alexander

  • Chief Financial Officer

Jonathan Bergeron

  • Chief Operations Officer / Dive Safety Officer
Roxane Boonstra

Roxane Boonstra

  • Learning Ecosystems Administrator
Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown

  • Development Associate

Sam Burrell

  • Reef Restoration Coordinator

Paul Chatham

  • Temporary Restoration Specialist

Chelsea Co

  • Digital Marketing Coordinator
Melissa Cobo

Melissa Cobo

  • Temporary Reef Restoration Associate

Nikkie Cox

  • Restoration Administrator

Jessie Dambra

  • Reef Restoration Associate

Michelle Dobler

  • Reef Restoration Coordinator

Mary Grace Duethman

  • USVI Restoration Associate
Granger Eltringham

Granger Eltringham

  • Senior Graphic Designer
Megan Fryer

Megan Fryer

  • Dive Operations Coordinator / Assistant Dive Safety Officer
Alice Grainger

Alice Grainger

  • Senior Director of Strategic Engagement
Derek Hagen

Derek Hagen

  • Education Program Manager

Katie Hall

  • Education Field Associate
Andrew Jaroszewski

Andrew Jaroszewski

  • Operations Administrator

Stephen Jellenc

  • Dive Operations Associate
Michelle Jensen

Michelle Jensen

  • Donor Engagement Manager
Jessica Levy

Jessica Levy

  • Director of Restoration Strategy

Emerald Massey

  • Temporary Restoration Specialist

Robyn Mast

  • Senior Key West Reef Restoration Associate
Phanor Montoya-Maya Ph.D.

Phanor Montoya-Maya Ph.D.

  • Reef Restoration Program Manager
Alex Neufeld

Alex Neufeld

  • Science Program Manager
Madeline Rothwell

Madeline Rothwell

  • Socio Economic Associate
Samantha Stinnett

Samantha Stinnett

  • Financial Accountant
Bailey Thomasson

Bailey Thomasson

  • USVI Reef Restoration Coordinator
Emma Thomson

Emma Thomson

  • Volunteer Coordinator
Beth Vessels

Beth Vessels

  • Director of Marketing & Communications
Scott Winters

Scott Winters

  • Coral Restoration Foundation,
  • CEO

Olivia Wogan

  • Temporary Restoration Specialist

Ashley Zeitchick

  • Temporary Social Media Specialist