Morgan has 27 years' experience as an attorney, working as an environmental prosecutor for the Monterey and Santa Cruz District Attorney's Offices for the past 20 years. He has advised many non-profit organizations, including SOS, with the development of by-laws and establishing tax exempt status. Morgan's experience is primarily in environmental law, organizational development, and program planning/evaluation. As an ocean advocate, sailor and long-time member of such organizations as the Sierra Club and Save Our Shores, he has advocated for sensitivity to environmental issues.

Jennifer is a Santa Cruz resident and works for the California chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Her work includes budget preparation, fundraising, strategic planning and annual budgets for the chapter's philanthropy department. She also performs Board development consulting, leading trainings and recommending Board nominees. She currently manages the Conservancy's board of trustees. Jennifer is very experienced in fundraising, personnel management, public speaking, and special events. She is also experienced in planning, financial management, communication and writing. As a diver and beach-goer, she is an ocean advocate with general knowledge of regional marine conservation efforts and national efforts by The Nature Conservancy. Jennifer has served as a volunteer board or committee member to several organizations.

Fred joined the Board in October 2006. He is author of the Marine Life Management Act and co-author of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), and other landmark park and environmental protection bonds. Fred authored the California Ocean Science Trust Act, which provides a venue and funding for coordinated marine research along the California coast. He has lectured on MLPA and FLMA at Hopkins Marine Lab, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSC, Cal State Monterey Bay, SJSU, Moss Landing Marine Labs, MBARI, and other marine related conferences. Fred is the Northern California Finance Committee Chair for the California League of Conservation Voters. He is Board President for the Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte (largest chapter) and participates in the Voices of Reform Project for the Commonwealth Club of California. Fred has also served two terms as a member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, and has served in the California State Assembly.

Ken joined the Board in August 2006. Ken holds the title of worldwide Environmental, Health and Safety Audit Manager for Palo Alto-based Hewlett Parkard Company. Ken has nearly thirty years experience in environmental management and consulting for industry and as a government regulator with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Gary R. Smith is a lifelong resident of California. Professionally, Gary has been a real estate loan officer for 6 years. He is also the president of O.P.P.A., Inc. and co-owner of Monterey Live. He is an ambassador with the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and a member, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (MPCC).

Gary has been heavily involved in the community. He currently serves as the First Vice-President of the Forest Grove Elementary School P.T.A. and is a board member for Save our Shores (specializing in fundraising). Gary has been a member of the Sons of Italy in America for over 17 years. He also volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 126 as secretary of the board. Gary is a happily married father of three and is very active in helping educate our children in the importance of a healthy environment.

Kim was a founding member of Save Our Shores in 1978 and served as the first Chairperson of the SOS Board. He returned to the Board in March 2007 after a 17 year hiatus. Kim is a resident of Aptos and owns Cypress Environmental and Land Use Planning which is engaged in both environmental impact assessment and land use planning for public agencies and private individuals. Kim is a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) and holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning. He has worked in land use and environmental planning for 28 years. Kim is very experienced in public speaking, organizing events and technical writing. He is also Vice-president of Monterey Bay Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals. Kim is a NAUI certified scuba diver. Two of his other pastimes are kayaking and body surfing. An avid long distance runner, Kim’s running routes include Aptos area beaches at low tides.

After graduating from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2004 Jessie enrolled in the Americorps VISTA program researching and writing grants for the Monterey based Shelter Outreach Plus. Primarily involved in fundraising, budget preparation and grant management, Jessie now works for Shelter Outreach Plus as the Director of Development. Volunteering with Save Our Shores along with local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters, and CalPIRG, Jessie strives to be a lifelong supporter of local non-profits. Never living more than 5 miles from the ocean, Jessie looks forward to her time with Save Our Shores and California’s Central Coast beaches which provide a lifetime venue for running, diving and surfing.

Ginaia works as an attorney, running her own business and having served as the President of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association. She was also active in the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz, spearheading and implementing a large scale social program for the City, and earning her the “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award.”  Ginaia has worked in print and broadcast journalism, and has experience in fundraising, marketing, and public speaking.  She currently is serving as the President of Pacific Elementary’s PTA. Ginaia has a strong love for the ocean, as she is an avid surfer of 17 years, including experience competing in the World Surfing Championships in Costa Rica.  She has even worked as a performer in ocean-based theme parks around the world, including San Diego's SeaWorld, Ohio's SeaWorld, Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, and Japan’s Adventure World!