Our team
The people protecting Teti'aroa.
A team rooted in Conservation.
Tetiaroa Society brings together on-island staff, leadership, board members, scientific advisors, partners, and donors to care for the atoll and share what we learn.
Many specialists, one team.
Tetiaroa Society Team
One staff, many kinds of work: leadership, field station operations, conservation, education, guiding, communications, and daily care for the atoll.
Board of Directors
Mission stewardship, governance, resources, and stability over time.
Scientific Advisors
Research guidance, stronger methods, field interpretation, and conservation knowledge.
Tetiaroa Society Team
We are incredibly grateful for and humbled by the dedication and expertise of our team members who have chosen to join us on this journey.
Tj Tate
Chief Executive Officer
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Julien Castel
Chief Financial Officer
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Dr. Jayna DeVore
Director of Conservation
Science & Education
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Giulia Mouly
Director of Operations
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Tihoni Maire
Chief Naturalist
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Elena Hereiti Lelong
Communications Manager
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Vaitea Izal
Bailey Field Station Manager
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Romain Clervoy
Dive Operations Manager
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Hinanui Joan Robson
Science and Conservation Coordinator
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Ngnahina Moua
Education & Cultural Coordinator
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Kealoha Wilkes
Naturalist
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Hugo Torres
Naturalist
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Hina Patii
Naturalist
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Tekura Ung
Naturalist
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Thierry Sommer
Naturalist
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Maxime Courroux
Naturalist
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Lusiano Kolokilagi
Ranger
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Tuterai Apuarii
Ranger
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Jean Paul Chongue
Ranger
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Carol Ann Raydon
Web Designer/Developer
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Board of Directors
The board guides the Society's mission, governance, resources, and long-term stability.
Richard Bailey
Board Chairman
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Susan Neisloss
Vice Chair
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David Seeley
Treasurer
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Stan Rowland
Secretary
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Neil Davies
Board Member
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Cecile Gaspar
Board Member
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Ed Begley
Board Member
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Larry Dressler
Board Member
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Avra Douglas
Board Member
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Mike Medavoy
Board Member
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Daniel Kammen
Board Member
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Benjamin Anderson
Board Member
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Costas Christ
Board Member
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Hinano Murphy
Board Member
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Carl Swanes
Board Member
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Rebecca Brando
Board Member
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Rick Hess
Board Member
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Heather Grenier
Board Member
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Michael V Lewis
Board Member
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Scientific Advisory Council
Scientists and other experts advise research priorities, strengthen methods, and help connect field observations to wider conservation knowledge.
Neil Davies
Scientific Advisor
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Sylvia Earle
Scientific Advisor Emeritus
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Billie Swalla
Scientific Advisor
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Annaig Le Guen
Scientific Advisor
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Benoit Stoll
Scientific Advisor
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Beth Gardner
Scientific Advisor
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Cecile Gaspar
Scientific Advisor
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Chris Meyer
Scientific Advisor
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Daniel Kammen
Scientific Advisor
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Guillaume Molle
Scientific Advisor
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Herve Bossin
Scientific Advisor
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Hillary Young
Scientific Advisor
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James Russell
Scientific Advisor
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Jean-Yves Hiro Meyer
Scientific Advisor
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Judy Lemus
Scientific Advisor
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Mayalen Zubia
Scientific Advisor
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Patrick Kirch
Scientific Advisor
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Robert Carpenter
Scientific Advisor
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Yadvinder Malhi
Scientific Advisor
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Ruth Gates
Scientific Advisor
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Serge Planes
Scientific Advisor Emeritus
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Partners and donors
Organizations and supporters adding capacity, continuity, and conservation effort around the Society's work.
The Brando
The Brando
On-atoll partner supporting sustainability practice, guest learning, and the Society's work on Tetiaroa.
Mission Blue
Mission Blue
Ocean conservation network helping raise visibility for marine protection and public engagement.
Berkeley
University of California
UC Berkeley
Research partner bringing scientific capacity, training, and student learning into the atoll's work.
WHOI
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Ocean science partner supporting research, field methods, and monitoring of marine systems.
CNRS
CNRS
Research institution contributing scientific depth across ecology, biodiversity, and long-term observation.
CRIOBE
CRIOBE
French Polynesia marine research center connecting reef science, students, and field expertise.
Donors
People + institutions
Donors
People, foundations, nonprofits, and businesses funding conservation, research, education, and daily care.