Riley Coon, board member

Captain Riley E. Coon, is a 3rd generation member of the sailing Coon Family, founders of Trilogy Excursions established in 1973. In Riley’s current role as both a Captain and Director of Operations, he likes to involve Captains and Crew in learning about and helping out with the Day Use mooring buoy program. Many of the mooring lines used around Maui have been spliced by Trilogy crew! Being Born and Raised on Maui and working in the ocean activity industry from a young age has given him a deep appreciation for Maui’s ocean resource. Riley is Married to Jenny Coon, and has a 1-year old daughter, Kaia. Riley has also served on the Board of Directors for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation since 2014.

Christopher Hawkins, board member

Christopher Hawkins has spent more than two decades in the coastal management field. He has broad experience in the principles of coastal marine ecology and artisanal fisheries and expertise in conservation planning and monitoring, human dimensions research, and program evaluation. His approach to resource conservation is rooted in a social values model and he has worked for local and federal government agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Marine Environmental Management and Safety from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. He earned his Master’s degree in Tropical Coastal Management from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom and a Ph.D. in Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. 

Matthew Bogdanovich, board member

Matt grew up loving winter sports in the north country of New York State. He got his scuba certification when he was thirteen through school and that stuck with him for years. He moved to Hawaii after graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2008 with a BA in Studio Art with his girlfriend at the time (now his wife). They have worked at Jack’s Diving Locker since 2009 and Matt has pursued all aspects of the business. He is a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, PADI Freediver Instructor, USCG Captain, and Charter Operations Manager.

He has served as Treasurer of the Hawaiian Islands Scuba Association (HIRSA) since 2014. He has been involved with the Day Use Mooring program on the Big Island by installing and maintaining moorings for most of his professional scuba career.

Doug Harper, Board Member

In Doug’s 20+ years of professional life, he has worked for organizations as diverse as federal and territorial governments, to small non-profits. His experience covers a host of topics related to community and resource resilience, from incorporating fishermen and hunters in conservation, to preparing communities for coastal hazards, and natural resource restoration. Throughout his career, his focus has been on achieving desired outcomes through strong collaboration and mutual respect and understanding. He is currently the Executive Director for Mālama Maunalua. Doug has a BA in Environmental Studies, a Master’s in Environmental Planning, and a J.D., all from the University of Kansas.

ANDRÉA STOEBENAU, BOARD MEMBER

Andréa is an educator, having spent more than 20 years in classrooms ranging from Kindergarten through high school, primarily in middle school. Having graduated from Temple University with dual degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, she began her teaching career in Philadelphia, before relocating to Hawaii in 2001. Currently, Andréa is a substitute teacher, allowing her the time to pursue her various volunteer interests. An avid scuba diver of over 23 years, she enjoys spending time both in and on the water with her husband, Chris, and daughter, Lexie.

Brad Stubbs, Executive Director

Brad Stubbs has 12+ years of experience working with federal, state, and community partners across the Pacific doing marine conservation management, project planning, philanthropy, and fieldwork. He holds a Masters in Business Administration and a B.S. in Oceanography from Hawaii Pacific University. Brad has experience in coastal restoration, scientific diving, coral reef conservation, fisheries management, and grant management.

Alyssa Garvin, Administrative Coordinator

Alyssa Garvin has 2+ years of experience working with federal, state, and community partners across the Pacific. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Rochester. Alyssa has experience in social media management, fisheries management, project coordination, and grant management.

Kater hiney, REEF TALKS COORDINATOR

Kater Hiney holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Animal Sciences from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Previously Kater worked as the Hawaii Day-Use Mooring Buoy Coordinator for Malama Kai Foundation. Kater has been sharing her biological knowledge with students and the public for over 20 years. She is very familiar with a wide array of scientific subjects with her expertise being marine science, seabird biology, and ocean conservation. Currently, Kater is working as an education specialist assisting Malama Kai Foundation facilitating monthly Reef Talks, and working to educate future generations and the public through community grants.

ilene Grossman, Ridge to Reef COORDINATOR

Ilene Grossman is the Ridge to Reef Watershed/Ahupua'a Education Program Coordinator. She has been working in the field of Environmental Education for over 30 years with a Master’s Degree in Environmental Education. She has worked with people of all ages exploring the natural world together in various parts of the world.