the people

The Staff

Rachel Aronson, Quiet Sound Program Director

Rachel Aronson leads the Quiet Sound Program. Rachel’s background is in natural resources multi-stakeholder facilitation. She brings experience in connecting with stakeholders to inform decisions about how to manage natural resources and develop effective, durable policy.

Sara Adams, Quiet Sound Program Manager

Sara Adams leads Quiet Sound’s Voluntary Vessel Operations portfolio, including the seasonal voluntary slowdown for large commercial vessels.

Gonzalo Banda-Cruz, Quiet Sound Program Manager

Gonzalo Banda-Cruz brings a wealth of knowledge to Quiet Sound from various professional experiences in various marine ecosystems.

Vessel Operations & Incentives

Use maritime expertise to propose voluntary measures for large commercial vessels to reduce acoustic and physical threats to SRKWs.

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Evaluation & Adaptive Management Working Group

Use the best available science to evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for operational improvements, and evaluate program impacts with regards to treaty rights and provide recommendations for operational improvements.

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Monitoring Whales & Vessel Noise Working Group

Collect and interpret data to inform effective Quiet Sound initiatives.

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Innovation & Vessel Quieting Working Group

Engage in research, development, and implementation/commercialization of technologies to address vessel quieting and whale sensing.

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Whale Notification System to Vessels Working Group

Promote the distribution of real-time sightings of Southern Resident Killer Whales to commercial mariners.

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