Staff

Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer and Miami Waterkeeper

Miami Waterkeeper and Chief Executive Officer Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D., is a renowned marine bio...

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Samantha Barquin

Chief Programs Officer

Samantha Barquin is the Chief Programs Officer at Miami Waterkeeper, where she partners with the ...

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Christopher Boykin

Chief Development Officer

Christopher Boykin joined Miami Waterkeeper as Chief Development Officer in January 2024. Christo...

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Amanda Prieto

Chief Operating Officer

Amanda serves as Chief Operating Officer at Miami Waterkeeper, where she works closely with the o...

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Aliza Karim

Science and Research Manager

Our water quality specialist, Aliza, specializes in nutrient biogeochemistry, trophic ecology, an...

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Adriana González Fernández

Science and Research Director

Dr. Adriana González Fernández is a dedicated environmental scientist with 10 years of experience...

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Maggie Block

Director of Finance

Maggie Block is Director of Finance with Miami Waterkeeper. Prior to this she was Director of Fin...

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Craig Grossenbacher

Senior Advisor

Craig Grossenbacher is Miami Waterkeeper's Senior Advisor. He has led local efforts to improve w...

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Erin Cover

Senior Education and Engagement Manager

Erin is Miami Waterkeeper's Senior Education and Engagement Manager, leading all education and co...

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Jackie Benzecry

UX/UI Manager

Jackie joined Miami Waterkeeper in November 2024 as their first UX/UI Manager. With a passion for...

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Noah Edwards

Senior Marketing Coordinator

As our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Noah combines his environmental passion and creativity to en...

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Amalia Fernandez Rodriguez

Executive Assistant

Amalia is serving as the Executive Assistant to Rachel Silverstein and the management team.

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Laura del Mar

Education & Outreach Manager

Laura del Mar Cruz is Miami Waterkeeper's Education and Outreach Manager, assisting with the coor...

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Helen Quinn

VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY

Helen has nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy, education, and environmental advocacy...

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Natalia Tohme

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ASSISTANT

Natalia recently earned her Masters in Climate and Health from the University of Miami. Her studi...

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Daniela Rodriguez

Water Quality & Education Assistant

Daniela is a Miami native with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Social Media Marke...

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Mariana Aziz

Policy Specialist

Mariana is Miami Waterkeeper's newest Policy Specialist!

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Jessica Ganim

Environmental Policy Analyst

Jess joined Miami Waterkeeper as our newest Environmental Policy Analyst.

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Camilla Varoli

Water Quality Field Technician

Camilla is currently an undergraduate student at FIU getting a B.S in marine biology. She transfe...

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Natalie Gonzalez

Education & Outreach Assistant

Natalie Gonzalez is guided by a deep love for community, the arts, and the environment. Her journ...

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Sofia Bond

Community Engagement Coordinator

Sofia Bond is a dedicated environmental advocate who holds a Master of Professional Science in Ur...

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