Board of Directors
Sharing a Common Goal
The board members of the Sea Turtle Conservancy play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats. They provide strategic oversight, ensuring the organization remains focused on its conservation goals, research initiatives, and educational programs. Board members leverage their expertise, networks, and resources to help raise awareness, secure funding, and advocate for policies that support marine conservation. By offering guidance on financial management, long-term planning, and program development, they contribute to the overall sustainability and impact of the Sea Turtle Conservancy’s vital work.
Officers
Laura Forte
Retired Managing Director and Former Director of Latin American Equity Research, Citigroup, New York, NY
Nick Shufro
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Risk Management, Federal Insurance & Mitigation Administration, FEMA/Dept. of Homeland Security, Washington, DC
Mark D. Shantzis
Retired entrepreneur and conservation activist. Co-Founder of Conservation Education Foundation. Melbourne Beach, FL
Board Members
Lindsay Brown, Esq.
Partner at Brick & Patel LLP in New York City specializing in estate planning, trust administration and charitable planning.
Peggy M. Cavanaugh
Environmental activist, artist and author residing near the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, Melbourne, FL
Landon H. Clay
Financial Investment Manager, East Hill Management; Artist, New York, NY
Rick Cleveland
Professional screenwriter and director of TV and film based in Los Angeles, CA
David Ehrenfeld, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of biology, Dept. Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, Rutgers; received Ph.D. under Dr. Archie Carr; writer of books and articles on conservation and related subjects. New Jersey
Michael Feld
Owner of Oceanblue Divers, a diving social network, training and tour company for dive enthusiasts in the New York City metro area and beyond. With a membership of more than 2,500, Oceanblue Divers is one of the largest dive clubs in the U.S.
Elise Frick
Daughter of long-time STC Board member H. Clay Frick, Jr.; helped launch the Bermuda Turtle Project. New York, NY
Anthony Knerr, Ph.D.
Managing Director, AKA/STRATEGY, strategic consultants to nonprofit institutions in the US and Europe. Previously Treasurer of Columbia University. New York, NY
Kim Ogren
Public interest professional with experience in land use and environmental planning, nonprofit effectiveness, training and learning; Miami, FL
Jeffrey Phipps
Owner, Growth Innovations; grandson of STC co-founder John Phipps. Tallahassee, FL
Katherine Powers, CPA
Associate at Stonepeak in New York City; Great-granddaughter of STC co-founder Joshua Powers.
Chris Rajczi
Computer industry consultant and business networking specialist based in Texas
Shirley Sanchez, Esq.
Environmental attorney and conservationist with NGOs in Costa Rica
Helen Stamatacos
Environmental activist and philanthropist living in the Arche Carr Refuge, Melbourne Beach, FL
Sing Williams
Research Lead at AMS, New York