Michelle Jensen

Donor Engagement Manager

From the Seagrasses of Tampa Bay to the Sharks of Bimini, Chelle has been an ambassador for marine conservation for her decade-long career. Coming to Coral Restoration Foundation from the International Game Fish Association, Chelle takes a passionate and pragmatic approach to nonprofit development. Starting her career as a marine science educator, Chelle has spoken to audiences across the United States, Dutch Caribbean, and the Bahamas through the Sea Life Aquarium in Minnesota, The Florida Aquarium, and for Sharks4Kids. Interning at the Bimini Biological Field Station and fundraising at Tampa Bay Watch, Chelle developed hands-on field experience and a passion for connecting environmental education to the community.

Chelle graduated with a B.S. in Biology from the University of South Florida. In her free time, she loves diving (especially with sharks) and sharing her passion for marine life with others.

Michelle Jensen

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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