Over the past 28 years, LandWatch has been a go-to thought leader on every major land, water, housing, and climate action in Monterey County. Our role in local decision making is possible because of the caliber of collective thought that goes into our work. We have been fortunate to rely on the expertise of highly qualified elected officials, scientists, attorneys, developers, architects, designers, community organizers, and many others. Being a member of the Advisory Group serves as an acknowledgement of individuals who have contributed time and expertise to our work, and who have expressed a willingness to do so again in the future, should the need arise.

  • Jim Airola, PhD
    Professor of Economics, Naval Postgraduate School
  • Kathryn Avila
    Avila Construction Company, Workforce Housing Developer
  • Diane Coward
    Co-founder and CEO of RE:Vision West and Lineametrics Group, Infill Developer
  • Marc Del Piero
    Executive Director Ag Land Trust, Former 2nd District Monterey County Supervisor
  • Chris Fitz
    Former LandWatch Executive Director and Former LandWatch Board Chair
  • Darcie Fohrman
    Exhibit and Graphics Designer
  • Don Hughes
    Vice President Emeritus of Exhibitions, Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Margie Kay
    Community Organizer
  • Gary Patton
    Former LandWatch Executive Director, former Santa Cruz County Supervisor
  • Mary Ann Schicketanz
    Architect and founder, Studio Schicketanz
  • Rebecca Shaw, PhD
    Lead Author, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Former LandWatch Board Member and LandWatch Co-Founder
  • George Somero, PhD
    David and Lucile Packard Professor in Marine Science, Emeritus, Stanford and Member, National Academy of Sciences
  • Jeannette Tuitele-Lewis
    Executive Director, Big Sur Land Trust
  • Suzy Worcester, PhD
    Professor of Applied Environmental Science, CSUMB and former LandWatch Board Member
  • Lorraine Yglesias
    Former Director of Multicultural & Inclusive Marketing, Monterey Bay Aquarium