• The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

  • The coast needs all of us. Join our next shoreline restoration day →

The Coastkind team working together outdoors

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People who believe better coastlines are built together.

People who believe better coastlines are built together.

Our staff, advisors and board bring experience in ecology, education, community organizing and responsible nonprofit leadership.

Our staff, advisors and board bring experience in ecology, education, community organizing and responsible nonprofit leadership.

Meet the team

A multidisciplinary group united by curiosity, care and practical collaboration.

A multidisciplinary group united by curiosity, care and practical collaboration.

Mara Ellis outdoors with a tablet

Mara Ellis

Executive Director
Noah Chen in a bright community space

Noah Chen

Director of Programs
Imani Brooks smiling against a soft neutral background

Imani Brooks

Learning and Impact Lead
Eli Navarro holding a young plant

Eli Navarro

Community Partnerships Lead
Coastkind colleagues collaborating in the field
Coastkind colleagues collaborating in the field

How we work together

We value clear communication, shared ownership and the willingness to change course when evidence or community insight points somewhere better.

We value clear communication, shared ownership and the willingness to change course when evidence or community insight points somewhere better.

Our culture is rigorous without being rigid, ambitious without losing care and always accountable to the places we serve.

Our culture is rigorous without being rigid, ambitious without losing care and always accountable to the places we serve.

Want to work with Coastkind?

We share roles and collaboration opportunities as they become available.

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