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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.

Contact Information

SECRETARY
John Laird

UNDERSECRETARY
Janelle Beland

Deputy Secretary and Chief Counsel
Liane Randolph
Deputy Secretary for Communications
Richard Stapler
Assistant Director for Communications
Clark Blanchard
Deputy Secretary for External Affairs
Todd Ferrara
Deputy Secretary for Legislation
Kealii Bright
Deputy Secretary for Climate Change
Julia Levin
Deputy Secretary
Gerald Meral

Assistant Secretary for Administration and Finance
Patrick Kemp
Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Coastal Policy
Vacant

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 Boone
Ocean Protection Council Executive Director
Amber Mace

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
Dana Brazelton
Laurie Heller
Linda Smith
Penny Harding
Brad Juarros
Seth Litchney