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Meet The South Bay Team

Take a dive into the dedicated staff and volunteers who drive our mission work.

Executive Committee and Core Volunteers

The Surfrider Foundation South Bay Executive Committee (EC) and core volunteers support the chapter’s operations and program needs — the programs are where the work gets done. Our volunteer and program leaders leverage our robust volunteer base to run successful campaigns and work toward their respective missions.

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Kevin Brothers

Chair

Executive Committee Member

Kevin, an attorney born and raised in the South Bay, has always been an ardent supporter of environmental issues and ocean conservancy efforts. While in Boston attending law school, he found an outlet for these passions through university environmental law groups and within his own academic pursuits, authoring an article on the effects of climate change and rising sea levels on financial institutions. Now back on the west coast, Kevin is excited to focus on local efforts to clean our beaches and oceans, reduce plastic use, and to advocate for change in the communities he has called home for many years.

 

Mary Simun

Vice Chair, Teach & Test BWTF Coordinator

Executive Committee Member

Mary Simun, a Los Angeles native, relocated to the South Bay in 1997. She “retired” from the classroom in 2015 and has redirected all her resources into community service. Her continued mission on planet Earth is to inspire humans to experience a life-long love of learning, discovery, curiosity and child-like wonder, and  immersing young people in nature to combat Nature Deficit Disorder.

She began her formal education career at age twelve at the Cabrillo Marine Museum under the tutelage of John Olguin and from that point forward, education and science always went hand in glove. She is passionate about this planet and her current personal goal is to become 100% fossil fuel independent. 

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Mike Guckian

Treasurer

Executive Committee Member

Aditi Crosby

Beach Cleanup Coordinator

Executive Committee Member

Aditi is a Project Manager at an aerospace company and a South Bay resident for the last 25 years. As a Beach Cities resident for most of that time, she will do whatever she can to keep our beautiful beaches free of pollution and plastics. As the mother of a college student who is majoring in environmental science and who was a long-time Surfrider volunteer and Teach & Test Program Student Lab Director, Aditi was inspired to help make sure that the beaches are safe for the next generation. She's a lifelong science advocate and is happy to have the opportunity to contribute to the valuable work that Surfrider does for our community.

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Cleo Wagner

Communications Coordinator

Growing up in Southern California and attending college by the beach, she developed an early, deep connection to the ocean. With a background as a writer, environmentalist, and creative communicator, Cleo is committed to sharing clear, engaging messages about coastal conservation. In addition to her writing, she is an avid photographer and content creator, capturing the beauty of our marine environments while highlighting the challenges they face. Her work is focused on informing and inspiring community action, ensuring our beaches and coastal areas remain vibrant and resilient for future generations. Proud to contribute her diverse skills to Surfrider’s mission, Cleo is dedicated to preserving the natural treasures of our coastlines through authentic storytelling and creative advocacy.

Amanda Muttulingam

Assistant Laboratory Director, Teach & Test BWTF Program

Core Volunteer

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Gwen Hernandez

Gwen Hernandez

Teach & Test BWTF Program Data Analyst

Core Volunteer