Baykeeper Staff

  Deb Self, Executive Director and Baykeeper
(415) 856-0444 x 102

Deb Self, Executive Director and Baykeeper, has been with the organization since 2003. She provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the organization’s operations. She oversees Baykeeper’s legal, advocacy and science activities, as well as financial management, development and communications. Deb also serves as Treasurer of the Waterkeeper Alliance and as a Board member of the California Coastkeeper Alliance, which are international and statewide affiliations of sister organizations. Deb has more than twenty-five years of experience in nonprofit development, environmental policy and citizen enforcement of environmental laws. Her Masters in sociology focused on environmental justice, and she holds a bachelors degree in geology.

Jason Flanders, Program Director
(415) 856-0444 x 106

Jason Flanders provides legal and policy expertise to help manage Baykeeper's litigation and advocacy program. Jason regularly represents Baykeeper before municipalities, regulatory agencies, and in federal court, on a variety of issues, including sewage overflows, industrial waste water, and industrial and municipal storm water pollution. Jason joined Baykeeper in 2009 after four years of representing state and local nonprofits, including working to protect the California coho salmon and water quality in the Delta and along the Central Coast. Jason holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Georgia, 2002, and J.D. from the University of Oregon Law School, 2005, where he co-directed the 2004 Public Interest Environmental Law Conference.

Andrea Kopecky, Associate Attorney
(415) 856-0444 x 110

Andrea Kopecky is a graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School, focused on investigating pollution and bringing enforcement actions under the Clean Water Act. While in law school, Andrea interned with Columbia Riverkeeper in Oregon, the U.S. Department of Justice (Environmental Enforcement Section) in Colorado, and the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Prior to law school, she held a research position at the University of Arkansas and studied nutrient cycling in highly polluted streams. She completed a Master’s degree in marine science at The University of Texas, where her research focused on the impacts of water quality on seagrasses along the Texas coast. She also has a B.S. in biology from Purdue University.

Abigail Blodgett, Legal Fellow
(415) 856-0444 x 109

Abigail Blodgett focuses on reviewing storm water and waste water permits to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act, policy advocacy, and litigation support. Abigail is a May 2010 graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law, where she earned a Certificate in Environmental Law and was a Sustainable Land Use Fellow. During law school, she interned with Earthjustice and the Oregon Department of Justice, and spent three years extensively researching the Public Trust Doctrine for Professor Mary Christina Wood. Abigail also received a B.A. in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Guilford College. Prior to joining Baykeeper, she clerked for the Law Offices of Stephan C. Volker, a non-profit environmental law firm.
 

Ian Wren, Staff Scientist
(415) 856-0444 x 108

Ian helps manage advocacy and research efforts, in addition to supporting Baykeeper's enforcement actions. Prior to joining Baykeeper, Ian spent six years in environmental consultancy as a Habitat Restoration Specialist in Southern California and a Hydrologist in London, UK. Ian has worked with a range of public, private and non-profit organizations in California, Europe and the Middle East and is experienced in issues surrounding urban water quality, coastal diffuse pollution, endangered species, wetland restoration and the use of low impact technologies to mitigate water quality impacts and flood risk. He studied biology and ecology at UC Berkeley, holds an M.S. in Hydrology and Sustainable Development from Imperial College, London and is a Certified Professional in Stormwater Quality (CPSWQ).

Eliet Henderson, Development Director
(415) 856-0444 x 101

Eliet Henderson directs Baykeeper's development and communication efforts, managing supporter outreach, online communications, publications and events. She joined Baykeeper in 2007 as Development Associate and was promoted to Development Manager in 2008. She previously worked in communications on a statewide initiative campaign and as an events coordinator and program assistant at Equal Justice Works in Washington, D.C. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in sociology.

Tracy Corbin, Membership Coordinator
(415) 856-0444 x 112

Tracy supports Baykeeper’s fundraising and communications programs, with a specific focus on membership outreach efforts. She joined Baykeeper in 2010. Her interest in the Bay stems from her involvement as an open-water swimmer, kayaker and floating home resident. She previously worked in marketing for the construction and publishing industries and holds a B.A. in liberal arts from Baruch College, City University of New York.

Judy MacLean, Development Writer
(415) 856-0444 x 104

Judy handles Baykeeper’s development writing, including supporter communications, online content, media outreach and publications. Judy joined Baykeeper in 2011. She has over 20 years experience writing for environmental, health and social justice nonprofit organizations, as well as experience as a journalist, author and editor. She holds a B.A. in philosophy from Rice University.