Stacey Chartier-Grable is a dedicated advocate for habitat and species conservation. With a blend of business and environmental expertise, she was able to work towards conservation goals with her work as a environmental consultant with VCS and T&B Planning, a naturalist with City of Newport Beach, and as a leader with OC Habitats . Stacey created OC Habitats in 2017 with seven volunteers and a some grit. As she navigated the nonprofit world, the organization has grown under her leadership and tenacity. She is proud of the work that OCH has accomplished thus far and hopes to perpetuate its longstanding goals in the community for years to come. 

Susie Gottlieb brings a background in software and higher education operations. Originally from the mid-west, she's enthusiastic about learning and preserving her adopted home's habitats and species. Susie's passion for environmental advocacy, sparked in her youth, has only grown stronger with her children facing the climate crisis. Outside of her conservation efforts, she enjoys reading, baking, walking her dog, and spending time with friends and family.

Melissa King drawn to educational hikes and habitat monitoring. Raised in New York and a Columbia University alum with degrees in economics and environmental science, Melissa's passion for environmental issues ignited during a study abroad program in Australia. Inspired, she pursued law, earning a J.D. from California Western School of Law. Melissa has volunteered with various nonprofits and agencies, including San Diego Coastkeeper and SANDAG. Currently practicing law in Anaheim, she cherishes her free time, especially birdwatching with newfound binoculars and guidebooks.

Austin Muckenthaler is a passionate advocate for Orange County's native ecology. For the past ten years, Austin has managed a large environmental grant program in the county, supporting the restoration of the many local open spaces. Currently, he serves as Community Grants Manager at the Taco Bell Foundation whose mission focuses on supporting youth leadership, mentoring, and career readiness. 

More information about Jess soon!

Cheryl Dyas, with over 30 years of accounting experience, joined OCH in 2020 as the Director of Administrative Services. Currently serving as the Treasurer for the City of Mission Viejo, she brings expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and grant management. Cheryl's passion for nature led her to volunteer at OCH, where she contributes her skills to support the organization's growth. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, reading, and cherishes memories like scuba diving with dolphins off the shores of Maui, making Olympic National Park her favorite.

One of our newest board members!

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Information about Anella coming soon! 

As a Habitat Monitor and Outreach Educator, Sydney conducted beach dune surveys, hosted clean-ups, and developed science field trips for elementary students. She holds a Master’s in Environmental Science and Management from UC Santa Barbara and a Bachelor’s in Environmental and Ocean Sciences from the University of San Diego. Sydney has experience in education, monitoring, research, and data science across non-profits, state agencies, and corporations. Currently, she is a Science, Research, and Policy Specialist at USC Sea Grant and the USC Wrigley Institute, focusing on marine microplastics research and outreach. As a Board Member, she aims to enhance OC Habitats' impact on the community and local habitats.

Julia is passionate about making a difference. She has spent her career connecting people to brands, products and purpose. In her free time, she enjoys combining her love of learning, traveling and helping others. She has helped socialize dogs at NKLA, built homes in Honduras, Kyrgyzstan and Zambia and contributed to Whale Shark, Manta Ray, dolphin, turtle and coral reef research. We are excited to have her on our board for OC Habitats!