Our Mission Statement
Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release, Preserve.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is dedicated to responding to marine mammals and sea turtles in distress along all of New Jersey's waterways and to the rehabilitation of these animals for release back into the wild.
In situations where animals may not be released, every effort is made to secure a proper, enriching facility to provide lifetime care. We are further committed to the well-being of marine mammals and to inspire responsible stewardship of our oceans through educational programs and collaborations.
our staff
Director
Veterinarian
Co-Director
Bob Schoelkopf
Co-Director
Veterinarian
Co-Director
Sheila Dean
Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Stranding Technician
Dr. Hubert J. Paluch, DVM
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Troy Platt
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Mackenzie Peacock
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Stranding Technician
Megan Kelly
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Michele Pagel
Museum Coordinator
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Linda Nelson
Museum Assistant
Education & Volunteer Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Judy Borak
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Patty Marcum
Accountant
Administrative Assistant
Accountant
Sarah Carroll
board of directors
Ken Schaffer
Robert C. Schoelkopf
Robert C. Schoelkopf
Chairman of the Board
Robert C. Schoelkopf
Robert C. Schoelkopf
Robert C. Schoelkopf
President of the Board
Lt. Taylor J. Smith
Robert C. Schoelkopf
Lt. Taylor J. Smith
Board Secretary
Douglas J. Heun
Douglas J. Heun
Lt. Taylor J. Smith
Treasurer
William Kindle
Douglas J. Heun
William Kindle
Emeritus Board Member
Board Members
Pete Digeronimo, VMD
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Lisa Johnson
Brian D. Heun, Esq.
Lisa Johnson
Jack Kelly
Mark W. Logan, VMD
Lisa Johnson
George Kurtz
Mark W. Logan, VMD
Mark W. Logan, VMD
Mark W. Logan, VMD
Mark W. Logan, VMD
Mark W. Logan, VMD
George Miller, Esq.
George Miller, Esq.
George Miller, Esq.
Lucinda O’Connor
George Miller, Esq.
George Miller, Esq.
Charles E. Pessagno
George Miller, Esq.
Charles E. Pessagno
Employment Inquiries
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Applicants will only be contacted if there is a position open that matches the applicant's qualifications.
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