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Cynthia (Cyn) M. Sarthou
Executive Director
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 202
Cyn works to elevate regional issues to a national level. She also works to obtain state and federal agency action to address the “Dead Zone.” Cyn received her B.A. from the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, her law degree from the University of Mississippi in 1983, and her Masters of Law in Law and Marine Affairs from the University of Washington in 1992.
Matt Rota
Director, Water Resources Program
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 206
Matt leads GRN efforts to educate and assist residents of Mississippi and Louisiana in obtaining state and federal agency action to reduce polluted runoff and to protect wetland resources. Matt has a Master's Degree in Earth and Environmental Resources Management from the University of South Carolina and a B.S in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from Tulane University.
Jeff Grimes
Assistant Director, Water Resources Program
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 205
Jeff advocates for healthy waters and wetland protection with a primary geograhphic focus on the state of Mississippi. His work involves reviewing various government policies and permits, providing technical assistance to communities, and educating the public on water-related issues. Jeff holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a B.S. in Environmental Science from AlleghenyCollege.
Stephanie Powell
Outreach Associate, Water Resources
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 204
Stephanie works to raise the public profile of issues affecting the health of Gulf waters. She develops outreach materials and organizes workshops, presentations, and other events to engage communities in water quality and wetland protection. Stephanie also serves as the coordinator for the Mississippi River Water Quality Collaborative. She graduated with B.A. in Anthropology and Political Science from the University of Georgia. Stephanie has worked as a field organizer for both the Sierra Club and Green Corps.
Aaron Viles
Campaign Director
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 207
Aaron leads our efforts to ensure sustainable fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico. He has B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Conservation, Ecology and Evolution from the University of Washington and worked for many years as a Campaign Director/Organizer for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
Briana Kerstein
Director of Organizational Development
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 208
Briana works to expand the GRN's base of support. She coordinates our partnership with Aveda salons, and handles membership communication. Briana has a B.A. from Colorado College and worked for many years as an organizer in the Northwest.
Dan Favre
Campaign Organizer
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 209
Dan Favre works with the Campaign Director to implement grassroots public education and outreach efforts to protect important Gulf habitats, such as cypress forests, throughout the Gulf. Dan received his B.A. in Sociology from Brown University and worked as a field organizer for the League of Conservation Voters and Green Corps through their 2006 Environmental Leadership Training Program.
Lynn Middleton
Office Manager
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Phone: 504-525-1528 ext 201
Lynn is responsible for the GRN’s payroll, accounting, website administration, membership, office administration, and technical support. She has a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the State University of New York, and her Masters in Art History from Virginia Commonwealth University. Over the past fifteen years Lynn has worked as the Executive Director of the Kids’ Film Festival of Virginia, the Special Events Coordinator of the Children’s Museum of Richmond, the Educational Programs Supervisor of the Science Museum of Virginia, and freelanced as a journalist and web designer.
Joseph Murphy
Florida Program Coordinator
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Phone: 352-583-0870
In 2007, Joe successfully launched GRN's first Florida office. He has been working with local organizations in Florida on behalf of GRN to protect and restore the Gulf Coast of Florida. Joe Murphy is a native Floridian who grew up on the Gulf Coast of Florida and now lives in Hernando County, Fl. with his wife and three dogs. Joe has worked on conservation and coastal issues as an advocate and community organizer in Florida since 1990, working for groups like the Sierra Club, Florida PIRG, the Endangered Species Coalition, and Oceana. Joe also volunteers with the Hernando Audubon Society and Florida Defenders of the Environment. He enjoys kayaking and fishing along the Gulf Coast of Florida, and is always looking for an excuse to spend time along Florida's Nature Coast.
Jessica Netto
Development Coordinator
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Phone: 504 525 1528 x210
Jessica is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of the GRN's major donor, membership, and event fundraising. Jessica has her BA in Sociology from the University of New Orleans. For six years before coming to the GRN, Jessica worked in the Development Department for the Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans.
Amy Medtlie
Outreach Assistant
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Amy is the Outreach Associate for the Gulf Restoration Network. She recently graduated from University of Minnesota and runs the GRN’s Internship Program.
Casey Roberts
Special Projects Coordinator
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Marianne Cufone
Fisheries Consultant
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Marianne has been with GRN since June 2004 and is a specialist on fisheries management process and policy. She assists on the Fisheries Campaign from Florida by attending Gulf Council meetings and sitting on various state and national advisory panels. Marianne has a JD from the University of Miami through a joint Marine Affairs program with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and has more than 10 years experience in environmental law.
Jeffrey Dubinsky
Website Administrator
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Phone: 504-525-1528
Jeffrey has been working with GRN on a consulting basis since 2006 and officially joined the web team in April 2007. He assists staff with all things web, graphics and image related. Jeffrey brings with him over 12 years of design experience.
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