Isabel Alexander

Raven Preston

April 3, 2024

Raven Preston Board of Directors As a seasoned user experience researcher and communication strategist, I bring a unique blend of skills that can significantly contribute to the mission of Friends of the San Juans. My career is driven by a passion for leveraging data-driven insights to enhance user engagement and drive impactful change, which aligns ... read more

Drew Harvell

April 3, 2024

Drew Harvell Science Advisor Drew earned her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1985 and is a researcher, professor, and author. Drew teaches at Cornell University where she is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She also researches and teaches out of the University of Washington Friday Harbor Marine Labs. ... read more

John Pierre van Dongen

December 12, 2023

John Pierre van Dongen Board of DirectorsHe / Him / His John Pierre was born and raised in South Africa.  After graduating from Medical School and completing his military draft in the South African Defense Force, he sailed around the world for 10 years, landing in the USA where he opened a solo Family Practice ... read more

I have supported the mission of the Friends of the San Juans through the years because it is a citizen-advocacy organization devoted to protecting, preserving, and restoring the natural shorelines and native habitats in the San Juans and surrounding waters through science and education for generations to come.

Bob Porter

member, Lopez Island