Zoltan Matica works for the California Department of Water Resources in the Ecological Studies Branch as an Environmental Scientist. His work has focused on fish passage issues and habitat restoration efforts on the Yolo Bypass floodplain, ecological fish studies on the Yolo Bypass and on the Feather River, and on the restoration of salmonid runs on the San Joaquin River.

Anna Halligan is the North Coast Coho Project Coordinator for Trout Unlimited. She previously worked with the California Conservation Corps as a Fisheries Habitat Specialist, on implementation, planning, and monitoring of restoration efforts. She was also employed with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission to work with the Coastal Restoration Monitoring and Evaluation Program. She recently was the Watershed Conservation Coordinator with the Morro Bay National Estuary Program (NEP). 

Natalie Arroyo is a Senior Planner with the Natural Resources Services division of Redwood Community Action Agency in Eureka, CA. She has been with RCAA since November 2007. She is also a Board Member with the Trails Council of Humboldt, and an active member of the Northcoast Stormwater Coalition. She is a Marine Science Technician in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. She has worked to monitor and restore CA North Coast watersheds for over seven years, and is interested in all aspects of fisheries-related research and enhancement. 

Don Allan recently retired as the Director of the Natural Resources Services Division of the Redwood Community Action Agency in Eureka. He has worked with non-profit organizations for over 25 years and spent 11 years working in private business. Don brings invaluable personnel, financial, and non-profit management skills to his role on the SRF Board and as the SRF Board President. 

Freddy Otte is the City Biologist for San Luis Obispo, which is very progressive in resource protection and enhancement. This position is unique in that there are very few municipalities that employ a biologist. As the City Biologist, he interacts closely with planners and engineers during project design. He is dedicated to ensuring the protection of steelhead whose survival is threatened by urban development, water pollution, and other factors.