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Meg Caldwell
Interim Director
Meg directs the Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Program in the Stanford Law School. Her research and teaching focuses on the use of science in environmental and marine resource policy development and implementation as well as private and public incentives for natural resource conservation. Since 2004, Meg has been a member of the California Marine Life Protection Act Blue Ribbon Task Force. Meg served on the California Coastal Commission from 2004-2007, including two years as its chairperson.
Masako Esparragoza
Office Manager
Masako has worked at Stanford University for over nine years as office manager, project coordinator, and executive assistant. Previously, she has worked in facilities and in event management for companies such as: Metro Furniture (Steelcase), Hakone Gardens, the Hewlett Foundation, and Interop Company. At UC Davis and Humboldt State University, she majored in Zoology & Paleontology.
Travis Brandon
Legal Analyst
Travis Brandon recently graduated from Stanford Law School, where he also received an M.S. in the Interdisciplinary Program in Environment and Resources. In his research, he focuses on the legal issues surrounding marine and coastal resource conservation, with a particular interest in marine protected areas and other forms of marine spatial management.
Karen Carlson
Summer Intern
Karen is a student in the Master of Public Policy program at California State University, Monterey Bay. The MPP is a collaboration with the Leon & Sylvia Panetta Institute and the Department of Health, Human Services & Public Policy designed to meet the 21st century educational needs of students interested in the policy making process. Karen is a student and a working professional, with a rich background of experience as an entrepreneur and in corporate and non profit organizations. She supports marine science research, education and conservation as Executive Director of Friends of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
Shannon Cosentino-Roush
Summer Intern
In the fall, Shannon will be entering her third year at Vermont Law School. Currently, she is enjoying her summer internship with the Center for Ocean Solutions, particularly her work on the Pacific Ocean Initiative. Upon graduation, Shannon plans to continue to work in the field of ocean law and policy, promoting and encouraging ocean conservation and sustainability.
-Leon E. Panetta co-chair Joint Ocean Commission Initiative
