Whale Trust's Board of Directors 2010-2011
Whale Trust has an independent national board that works together with an advisory board made up of researchers and educators.
Remembering Bill Scott
On Monday, April 25th, 2011 Whale Trust lost a dear friend, avid supporter and fellow board member. Bill Scott had been involved with Whale Trust since before its official inception and served as the Treasurer of our Board since 2004, but first and foremost he was our friend and colleague. Even though Bill had been diagnosed with lymphoma, his passing still came as a shock. True to his spirit, he faced these recent physical challenges with his infectious and unforgettable sense of humor, positive attitude, courage, and strength. Memories of Bill will stay with us - from the many times we shared together on the water with whales to the leadership, guidance, support and integrity he brought so effortlessly to our organization. He touched us all and there is not a day that goes by we don’t miss his presence.
Allen N. Jones, Chairman
Allen recently retired from a 27-year career at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. At the time of his retirement, Allen was a Senior V.P., Director and Member of the Executive Committee, and the Director of the Private Client Marketing Group. During his career as an executive at Merrill, he also held positions as the Director of Individual Financial Services and the President and CEO of Merrill Lynch Life Insurance Company. In addition to his financial expertise, Allen brings to the Board of Whale Trust a long and diverse history of involvement with other organizations including the American Heart Association, Forum for Investor Advice, the Princeton Medical Center, and the Houston Symphony. Allen currently is a part-time resident in Maui, Hawaii and Vero Beach, Florida.
Richard "Pat" Cochran, Vice-President
Pat Cochran is currently the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Maui Memorial Medical Center, in Wailuku, Maui. Previously, he held a similar position at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. In addition to his work as a cardiac surgeon, Dr. Cochran has taught medicine at three universities: University of Wisconsin, University of Washington, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and holds fellowship status with the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Cardiology, the American College of Surgeons, and he serves on several association committees. He has been involved in a wide range of medical research projects funded by regional and national peer reviewed sources (National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Heart Association), and has written extensively on a variety of topics relating to cardiac disease, surgery, physiology and pharmacology. He has been involved with supporting marine mammal research and Whale Trust activities since 2000.
Karyn Cochran, Secretary
Dr. Karyn Cochran is currently the president of Superior Surgical Solutions, an independent biomedical research consulting firm, based in Wailuku, Maui. She also serves on the faculty of the University of Maine as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. She was previously the Director of Research for Central Maine Medical Center, and has held academic positions in cardiothoracic surgery and bioengineering at the University of Wisconsin, and University of Washington. Dr. Cochran currently serves on National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and American Heart Association (AHA) research grant review boards; is an associate editor for two cardiovascular professional journals; and is a member of the board of directors for a national biomedical association, and an international heart valve society. She has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, American Heart Association, Whitaker Foundation, and other institutional or industry sponsors for her work studying cardiovascular mechanics, tissue remodeling, and surgical intervention. She has been involved with supporting marine mammal research and Whale Trust activities since 2000.
Meagan Jones, Co-founder and Executive Director
A co-founder and executive director of Whale Trust, Meagan has been studying whales and dolphins for nearly fifteen years. Her career goals have focused specifically on linking marine science with public education and conservation programs, especially around marine mammals. After receiving a national award for her work in marine education in 1997, Meagan returned her focus to studying threatened populations of humpback whales. In addition to acting as the executive director of Whale Trust, Meagan is working on completing her Ph.D. in environmental studies, while directing a research project focusing on the mating strategies of female humpback whales.
Ann Coopersmith, Board Member
Ann "Frannie" Coopersmith is an Associate Professor of Biology at Maui Community College. In addition to classroom teaching, she works in many different aspects of marine education including curriculum development, in-service teacher training, textbook and newsletter editing, and is a board member of the National Marine Educators Association. She received an MA in Education from Stanford University and an MA in Biology from San Francisco State University.
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