Meet the team who makes up the Marine Mammal Stranding Program!
Program Leadership
Michael Tift, Ph.D.
Director of the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Tiffany Keenan, Ph.D.
Stranding Coordinator
Postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Dr. Michael Tift, studying the brain lymphatic systems
Alison Loftis
Assistant Stranding Coordinator
UNCW Alumna
Faculty Collaborators
Heather Koopman, Ph.D.
Faculty Collaborator with the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program
Department Chair & Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Julia Buck, Ph.D.
Faculty Collaborator with the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Lorian Schweikert, Ph.D.
Faculty Collaborator with the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program
Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Patrick Erwin, Ph.D.
Faculty Collaborator with the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program
Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology
Student Researchers
Jax Salguero
MMSP graduate student researcher and stranding response personnel
Ph.D. student in Dr. Julia Buck's lab
Olivia Jackson
MMSP graduate student researcher and stranding response personnel
MSc student in Dr. Michael Tift's lab
Veterinary Team
Stephen Anderson, DVM
Veterinarian
Celeste Anderson
Veterinary Technician
Program Founders
D. Ann Pabst, Ph.D.
UNCW MMSP Founder
William McLellan
UNCW MMSP Founder
Join Our Team as a Volunteer!
Dive into a world of hands-on learning & marine exploration. Our dynamic team is a mix of volunteers, students, faculty & staff from the Department of Biology & Marine Biology. Fill out our volunteer interest form below & become a valued member of our volunteer community.
Our Marine Mammal Stranding Program depends on the support of individuals like you. Every contribution, whether big or small, helps support our mission to understand, preserve & protect our marine mammals.
