Bedolfe, the executive director of the Marisla Foundation, was one of Oceana’s founders and led the organization from 2002 until 2008. Under his leadership, Oceana’s efforts led to many victories for the oceans including the protection of over 640 million acres of ocean habitat from destructive bottom trawling, the commitment by the world’s second largest … Read more
Sandler was a member of Oceana’s founding Board of Directors and is in charge of the Sandler Foundation’s environmental giving.
Parker was a member of Oceana’s founding Board of Directors. He is a trustee of the Oak Foundation, based in Switzerland, and oversees Oak’s environment program. Parker is also a marine biologist and received his Ph.D. in environmental sciences from Duke University.
Addis is the co-founder of Industry Entertainment, a leading management and production company. He is also a longtime environmentalist. Prior to joining Oceana’s board, Addis was the Chairman of the American Oceans Campaign (AOC). Under his leadership, AOC — founded by Addis’s longtime friend and client Ted Danson — achieved victories on key marine issues … Read more
Lex Sant is president of The Summit Foundation in Washington, DC. He has extensive non-profit board experience, including serving on the executive committee of the board at The Trust for Public Land and, previously, at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation. He is past chair of Island Press.
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