EXECUTIVE TEAM
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Dr. André F Raine
SCIENCE DIRECTOR
André, a seabird expert, conducts research and conservation for Hawaiʻi's endangered species and consults globally. His extensive experience includes seabird monitoring, tracking, surveys, translocation, and consultation. With a Ph.D. and 28 scientific papers, he leads conservation efforts worldwide.
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Helen Raine
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Helen Raine, a conservation project management expert, leads initiatives worldwide. Notable projects include wetlands habitat conservation in Hawaiʻi, seabird conservation in Kauaʻi, and the EU LIFE Yelkouan Shearwater Project in Malta. An accomplished writer, she holds an MSc in Conservation.
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Marc Travers
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Marc, with a decade of research, focuses on avian collision prevention with innovative solutions. His work spans global island research on seabirds and taxa, pioneering powerline monitoring and studying climate change impacts on wildlife health.
leadership team
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Scott Driskill
SPATIAL DATA ANALYST
Scott excels in spatial ecology, wildlife biology, GIS, and data management, with a focus on Hawaiʻi's endangered seabirds. His expertise includes managing spatial and non-spatial seabird monitoring data and landscape-level spatial data modeling resulting in scientific publications and conservation efforts.
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Jennifer Rothe
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER - COLONY
Jen, a seasoned birder, holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Wildlife Ecology. With 15 years of ornithological field experience, she specializes in seabird ecology. Co-authoring for the American Birding Association, she's passionate about conservation and Hawaiian culture.
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Jacob Ligorria
CREW LEADER - IMMP
Jacob, a seabird biologist with a B.A. in biology, has conducted research from the Gulf of Maine to the Arctic as the first Fulbright–National Geographic Awardee in Poland. Passionate about how seabirds reflect ocean health, he now supports conservation in Hawaiʻi with the ARC IMMP team and volunteers with local wildlife groups.
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Mike McFarlin, M.S.
CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Mike, with over a decade of experience in ecological research and conservation worldwide, holds an MSc from San Jose State University. Passionate about utilizing emerging technologies, he focuses on endangered seabird and wetland conservation in Hawaiʻi as a Conservation Specialist at ARC.
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Bobby Brittingham
CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Bobby, a Wildlife Ecology graduate from the University of Maine, is dedicated to conserving endangered species. With experience in mammal, amphibian, and reptile research, his passion lies in seabird conservation. Thrilled to join ARC, he advances his career in marine ornithology.
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Jillian Soller
NĒNĒ PROJECT MANAGER
Jillian, a Wildlife B.S. graduate from Humboldt State University, explores diverse ecosystems globally. From small mammals to seabirds in Alaska, she conducted research and surveys, fostering a love for nature. Now, she eagerly pursues seabird conservation in warmer climates like Kauai.Description goes here
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Joey Leibrecht
MEDIA SPECIALIST
Joey is a multimedia designer at ARC, where he develops web, video, and print media and has four years of seabird colony monitoring experience. A certified UAV pilot and member of the Wild Lens Collective, he blends field research, design, and storytelling to support Hawaiian wildlife conservation.
Colony Crew
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Mary Ipson
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Mary graduated with a B.S. in Biology, specializing in wildlife conservation in 2024. She has researched pinyon jays and alpine plants and is eager to study seabirds in Kauai. In her free time, she enjoys various outdoor activities and the arts.
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Chloe Rabinowitz
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Chloe, a University of Washington graduate, is passionate about wildlife conservation. With experience in forestry, invasive species detection, zooplankton biology, and many seasons spent studying penguins in Argentina, she is thrilled to work on endangered species conservation in Kaua’i. -

Mika Post
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Mika is passionate about exploring places through wildlife and culture. Her field experience includes wind farm monitoring and one year of IMMP. She is excited to work on the colony side now and keep exploring more of Kauai!
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Cassidy Stein
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Cassidy, a conservationist with a background in ecology, botany, and GIS, has worked in Colorado and Hawaiʻi supporting native species. After working with IMMP in 2024, she is excited to rejoin ARC and continue her work in wildlife conservation.
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Madison Woodward
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Madison, a conservationist with a background in environmental education and wildlife rehabilitation, has worked with organizations including Keālia Pond NWR, Kaua‘i NWR Complex, and Save Our Shearwaters. She is excited to continue supporting native Hawaiian wildlife at ARC.
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Noah Zovickian
SEABIRD TECHNICIAN
Noah, a conservationist with a background in animal biology, has worked on a variety of restoration projects, including ARC’s IMMP program. He is excited to return to ARC as a colony crew member to support seabird conservation.
IMMP Crew
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Curtis Mahon
SEABIRD & WATERBIRD TECHNICIAN
Curtis, a biologist and avid birder, has worked with seabirds from Midway Atoll to Maine. He is excited to return to Hawaiʻi to support seabird conservation on Kauaʻi.
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Franki Phelan
SEABIRD & WATERBIRD TECHNICIAN
Franki, a conservationist with a background in GIS and wildlife fieldwork with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has experience surveying across multiple taxa. In her free time she likes to mountain bike and swim. She is excited to be working with ARC conserving Hawaiʻi’s native seabirds and waterbirds.
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Dominika Zdziebko
SEABIRD & WATERBIRD TECHNICIAN
Dominika, a USC graduate, is passionate about endangered species conservation. She has field experience all aross the West with avian, mammal, and marine research. She is excited to explore Kauai and support seabird conservation!
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Danny Lee
SEABIRD & WATERBIRD TECHNICIAN
Danny, a biologist focused on seabird ecology, has worked with storm petrels and Pacific seabirds from Kent Island to Southeast Farallon Island. He is excited to support seabird and waterbird conservation on Kauaʻi with ARC.
We are deeply grateful for the hard work and dedication of our former staff. Thank You.
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Laura Beniek - IMMP
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Emily Bilhuber - Colony
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Adrian Burke - Colony
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Ed Cho - IMMP
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Kyle Davis - Colony
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Skyler Flaska - IMMP
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Isaac Fournier - IMMP
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Jason Gregg - Colony
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Karim Hana - IMMP Field Manager
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Emily Huber - IMMP
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Kaitlyn Jacobs - IMMP
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Phil Keefe - Colony
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Emmylou Kidder – IMMP/Colony
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Jordan Kim - IMMP
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Pearl Krieger Coble - Colony
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Hannah Mirando - IMMP
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Jaime Neill - Colony
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Keane Sammon - Colony
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Caitlyn Scott - IMMP Crew Leader
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Lindsey Scott - IMMP/Colony
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Kylie Smith - Colony
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Carter Strope - IMMP
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Vinny VanDyke - Colony
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Hannah Weipert - Colony
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Tlell Wolf - IMMP/Colony