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Mission Statement

To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration and respect for all the communities and interests involved.

Agency Staff

SECRETARY
John Laird

UNDERSECRETARY
Janelle Beland

Deputy Secretary and Chief Counsel
Liane Randolph
Deputy Secretary for Communications
Richard Stapler
Communications Director
Clark Blanchard
Deputy Secretary for External Affairs
Todd Ferrara
Deputy Secretary for Legislation
Kealii Bright
Deputy Secretary for Climate Change
Ann C. Chan
Deputy Secretary
Gerald Meral
Bay Delta Conservation Plan Project Director
Karla Nemeth
Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Matters
Cat Kuhlman

Assistant Secretary for Administration and Finance
Patrick Kemp

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bonds and Grants
Bryan Cash
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Julie Alvis

Assistant General Counsel
Heather Baugh
Agency Chief Information Officer
Tim Garza
Coastal Grants and Wetlands Coordinator
Chris Potter
Legislative Coordinator
Naomi Cooper
Small Business and DVBE Advocate
Vickie Key

Oceans Program Policy Analyst
Amy Vierra
Ocean Protection Council Executive Director
Vacant

CERES Director, Geographic Information Officer
David Harris

Agency Information Security Officer
Glen Carson

MLPA Initiative Program Manager
Melissa Miller-Henson

Manager, Bonds & Grants
Polly Escovedo
Grants Administrators
Laurie Heller
Linda Smith
Penny Harding
Brad Juarros
Pauline Coughlin
Carol Carter

Vickie Key