President and Chief Executive Officer

Terry Tamminen

From his youth in Australia to career experiences in Europe, Africa, China and across the United States, Terry has developed expertise in business, farming, education, non-profit, the environment, the arts, and government. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed him Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency and later Cabinet Secretary, the Chief Policy Advisor to the Governor, where Terry was the architect of many groundbreaking sustainability policies, including California’s landmark Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, the Hydrogen Highway Network, and the Million Solar Roofs initiative. In 2010 Terry cofounded the R20 Regions of Climate Action, a new public-private partnership, bringing together sub national governments; businesses; financial markets; NGOs; and academia to implement measurable, large-scale, low-carbon and climate resilient economic development projects that can simultaneously solve the climate crisis and build a sustainable global economy.

He also provides advice through 7th Generation Advisors to Pegasus Capital Advisors, the Green Climate Fund and numerous global businesses on sustainability and “green” investing, as well as assisting governments and philanthropists with climate solutions, including Fiji, India, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. An accomplished author, Terry’s books include “Cracking the Carbon Code: The Keys to Sustainable Profits in the New Economy” (Palgrave Macmillan). In 2011, Terry was one of six finalists for the Zayed Future Energy Prize and The Guardian ranked Terry No. 1 in its “Top 50 People Who Can Save the Planet.”

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Founder

Jenny Cornuelle Krusoe

Since 2011, Jenny Krusoe has worked to establish AltaSea which is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration and advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation, job creation, and education, all for a more sustainable, just and equitable world. A Harvard College honors graduate with a nonprofit management fellowship from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Jenny is a recognized leader in public-private partnerships and sustainable strategic planning. She has raised hundreds of millions for nonprofit organizations and spent the last decade building a global network to support the ocean economy, mariculture, and blue technology.

A frequent speaker at conferences, Jenny has served on numerous advisory groups, including USC Sea Grant and the Blue Action Lab. She is the recipient of the City of STEM Icon Award and the Spirit of Los Angeles Award. Most recently, Jenny has joined the World Ocean Council’s Board of Directors.

Director of Advancement

Robin Aube

Robin Aube, Director of Advancement leads efforts to secure the resources and partnerships that power the organization’s mission to advance ocean research, education, and the blue economy at the Port of Los Angeles. Her work spans grant writing, donor relations, and serving as liaison to AltaSea’s Board of Directors, ensuring strong alignment between the organization’s funding strategy and its long-term vision.

Over her 11 years with AltaSea, Robin has played a key role in building relationships with funders, government partners, and community stakeholders, helping to grow the organization from its early stages into a leading hub for ocean innovation. Her sustained work securing grant funding and cultivating donor relationships has been instrumental to AltaSea’s development. Robin’s deep institutional knowledge and long-standing commitment to AltaSea’s mission make her a driving force behind the organization’s continued growth and impact on the Los Angeles waterfront and beyond.

Director of Advancement Services

Natasha Berendzen

Natasha Berendzen is Director of Advancement Services at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. Prior to joining AltaSea, she was Development Manager at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, California and Prospect Research Manager at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, playing an integral role in capital campaign efforts. She was also part of a mother-daughter team that created the nonprofit networking groups Women of Washingon, Women of Los Angeles, Women of Orange County and Women of Pasadena.

Natasha received her M.B.A. from California State University, Long Beach and a B.A. with honors in Anthropology from Boston University.

Volunteer and Events Administrator

Trisha Caal

As Volunteer & Events Administrator, Trisha Caal brings over two decades of experience in event and project management, producing large-scale conferences that foster connection, collaboration, and impact.

Holding an A.A. in Interior Design, a B.S. in Construction Project Management, along with dual accreditations in LEED Homes and LEED Operations & Maintenance, her passion for sustainability aligns with AltaSea’s mission to advance ocean innovation and environmental stewardship.

At AltaSea, Trisha combines her project and event management expertise with a dedication to volunteer engagement—strengthening community involvement in support of ocean innovation. Her deep commitment to connection and community drives experiences that leave a lasting positive impact on both people and the planet.

Senior Manager of Communications

Alex Cornejo

Alex Cornejo is the Senior Manager of Communications at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, where he leads strategic storytelling and messaging to amplify the organization’s mission in the emerging blue economy. He brings nearly seven years of experience in nonprofit communications and marketing, with a strong focus on campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and foster collaboration around social and environmental issues. He has also been an active member of Rotary International in Wilmington, furthering his commitment to community service.

Alex holds an A.A. in Communications and Media Studies from Long Beach City College and has earned multiple specialized certificates in digital marketing, fundraising, and nonprofit marketing. These credentials support his leadership of cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.

Alex believes that everyone has a remarkable story worth sharing and is deeply engaged in advancing the blue economy and its potential for innovation and impact.

Business Hub Manager

William Doyle

Senior Manager of Database and Research

Kimberly Ellis-Lynch

Kimberly Ellis-Lynch is the Senior Manager of Database and Research at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. With her experience in the non-profit and higher education sectors, she provides valuable research to support fundraising efforts and ensures data integrity within the database. Before joining AltaSea, she worked in development at Cal State LA, the Southern California Institute of Architecture, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of California, San Diego.

Facilities Representative / Security Officer

Joseph Esparza

Instructor

Charlie Flint

Charlie developed a love of the ocean at a young age surfing in South Carolina. Surfing drew him out to California as a teenager where he has lived since. Awestruck by all the innovative things going on at AltaSea, he considers it a privilege to work with everyone here and is happy to be a part of educating the next generation of students to be stewards of the ocean and its precious resources. 

Charlie taught 8th grade science for the first twelve years of his teaching career before moving to the Hawthorne Math and Science Academy to teach physics for fifteen years before retiring. He has also taught chemistry and AP environmental science and is a National Board-certified teacher in physics. He was also selected by the Society for Science to promote research and help students enter science competitions. Charlie has forged partnerships with local industries including SpaceX, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Metropolitan Water District and other industries in the area.  

Permitting Specialist

Wayne Hall

Director of Education

Alan Hill

Alan Hill is the Director of Education at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. He is originally from Wales and has lived in the South Bay for 25 years. He has been an educator for 35 years. After completing B.Ed. degree at University of Wales, he began developing his teaching experience at schools and outdoor centers in the UK. A professional development scholarship took him to Prescott College in Arizona to learn more about experiential education. He moved to the US permanently in 1992 to work for Prescott College. He traveled to Anchorage, Alaska to take an adjunct faculty position at the University of Alaska and within a couple of years had assumed the position of Assistant Coordinator of the Alaska Wilderness Studies program at UAA. While at University of Alaska he completed his M.Ed. specializing in Curriculum Development. In 1997 he moved to Palos Verdes to take the position of Director, Outdoor Education at Chadwick School where he built and developed a robust curriculum for the Outdoor Education Program and assisted in developing the Outdoor Education Program at Chadwick International in Songdo, South Korea.

Field Trip Coordinator/ Seasonal Instructor

Lauren Anne Muller

Staff Accountant

Shonella Nicholson

Shonella Alicia Nicholson has extensive experience in accounting positions with non-profits. She has also worked as an Accounts Teacher in Antigua, for several years, before immigrating to the US. She holds an Accounting Degree.

Workforce Development Manager

Janet Parga

Janet Parga started her journey as a Community Outreach Fellow through CSU Dominguez Hills’ College Corps program, where she discovered a passion for community engagement and student support. She recently graduated with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Global Studies, and a minor in Anthropology, grounding her work in culturally informed and environmentally conscious perspectives. She has gained experience at both the state and county levels, contributing to her understanding of policy-and operations-oriented projects that strengthened her understanding of public systems. Her most direct community engagement began through leadership roles at Cerritos College student government, where she advocated for student access and resource equity. As an addition to the Workforce Development department, she oversees the internship pathways that prepare emerging professionals for roles in public service, environmental stewardship, and community-focused careers.

Director of Capital Projects & Campus Development

Brigette Pratt

With more than 20 years of experience in facilities management, construction, and project management, Brigette serves as AltaSea’s Facilities and Capital Projects leader, overseeing facility operations, infrastructure improvements, and major capital projects across the campus. She manages contractors, budgets, and project schedules while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Drawn to AltaSea’s mission of advancing ocean innovation and sustainability, Brigette is passionate about creating safe, functional spaces that support groundbreaking research, education, and community engagement. Her expertise in complex redevelopment projects, operational leadership, and stakeholder coordination helps ensure AltaSea’s historic waterfront campus continues to grow as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the blue economy.

Operations Administrator

Michelle Raymond

Michelle Raymond is the Operations Administrator at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. She has extensive experience developing client research solutions for business planners. Michelle has been a lifelong volunteer starting with Beach Watch protecting the tidepools at Abalone Cove in Palos Verdes. Her nonprofit experience includes being a board member with the Junior League of San Francisco as Vice President and as Community Programs Director. Michelle’s passions include giving the ocean a voice in our sustainable future, sailing, and traveling. She is a graduate of USC holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Associate Director of Operations

Angie Reed

Angie Reed is the Senior Operations Manager at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. She is a lifelong San Pedro resident and with that comes a natural connection to the ocean and marine life. Angie raised her college age son in San Pedro with the same deep connection to our coastal waters. She has 20+ years’ experience in the non-profit sector with roles both in finance and operations. She began her finance career in accounts payable and quickly expanded to roles including accounts receivable, grant revenue and staff accounting before moving into operations for organizations with $1 to 9 million budgets.

As Operations Manager, Angie led her organization through two natural disasters and served as project manager for a construction rebuild. She also managed the response to the recent pandemic for her organization, ensuring seamless transition to virtual operations. As well as spearheaded digitization efforts which allowed the organization to not miss a beat in serving their mission. She managed a 45-unit multi-family dwelling in Koreatown that served as transitional housing for the unhoused as well as women and children fleeing human trafficking.

Angie’s heart has remained with the non-profit sector as her main driving force is to be a conduit for good and to be part of the effort to enhance the lives of the communities in which she serves. Her key responsibilities at Alta Sea will allow her to serve that personal mission.

Facilities Coordinator

Adrian Reyes

Superintendent of Facilities

Matt Rhoades

Matt serves as Superintendent of Facilities at AltaSea, where he oversees the daily operations, maintenance, safety, and readiness of the campus, ensuring its facilities and infrastructure support the organization’s mission. With a career spanning military service, construction, facilities management, and industrial operations, Matt brings decades of hands-on leadership and expertise to the role.

Before joining AltaSea, Matt served in the U.S. Navy and later managed complex facilities, construction projects, and high-risk industrial environments, including eight years as Facilities Superintendent at Chevron El Segundo. Drawn to AltaSea’s commitment to ocean innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, he is passionate about creating safe, efficient spaces where research, education, and collaboration can thrive. Matt is driven by solving problems, supporting his team, and helping AltaSea continue to grow as a leader in the blue economy.

Campus Security Officer

Robert Serrano

With over 17 years of experience in the security industry, I bring a deep commitment to safety, vigilance, and situational awareness. Throughout my career, I’ve served in a variety of security roles, consistently dedicated to protecting people, property, and assets with professionalism and integrity.

Outside of work, I’m an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, camping, and staying active through fitness and rugby. I believe the values of discipline, teamwork, and resilience—both on the field and in everyday life—directly enhance my approach to security and strengthen my ability to respond to any challenge.

Maritime and Facilities Administrator

Evan Telling

Evan Telling first became involved with AltaSea as a tenant in 2021. During this time, he supported a variety of waterfront and facility projects, assisting with the transport and installation of barges, camels, shipping containers, and other key infrastructure throughout the campus. His hands-on involvement provided valuable support for ongoing site development while also giving him a deep familiarity with the operations and needs of the harbor environment. In early 2026, Evan officially joined the AltaSea team as a full-time staff member. Drawing on his background working with boats and maritime operations, he now plays an important role in maintaining and improving the wharf and supporting day-to-day facility operations. His practical experience on the water, combined with his longstanding connection to the site, helps ensure that AltaSea’s waterfront infrastructure remains safe, functional, and ready to support the organization’s mission.

Operations Coordinator

Frankie Velador