Whale Trust Team
Meagan Jones, Ph.D.,
Co-founder and Executive Director
Meagan is committed to bridging marine science with education and conservation programs around whales and their natural environment. Her desire to merge these disciplines helped lead to the founding of Whale Trust, where she now serves as the executive director. For the last 15 years, Meagan has worked in and between these two disciplines, leading and working on cetacean research programs in Hawaii, Australia, Africa, Alaska, Canada, and French Polynesia, while creating and developing marine education and interpretation programs for schoolchildren, naturalists, and the general public. In 1997, Meagan was honored with a national award from the National Marine Educator's Association for her work in marine education. In addition to acting as the executive director of Whale Trust, Meagan completed her Ph.D. in environmental studies in 2010, while directing a research project focusing on the mating strategies of female humpback whales.
Marcy Lynn,
Administrative Manager
Marcy Lynn is the newest addition to the Whale Trust team. Having grown up in the Northwest, she has always loved the water and anything related. Marcy was deeply moved by the sighting of a mother and calf on her first whale watch on Maui and when the opportunity to work with Whale Trust came up, she jumped at the chance. With a background in administration, arts and education and event planning, Marcy is excited to play a part in Whale Trust as it continues to grow and reach out with educational programs. Marcy moved to Maui in 1998 with her daughter Ani and currently works part-time with Whale Trust.
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