The Ḵutí team is composed of partners across academic institutions, field stations, regional and local Tribal governments, federal agencies, and more. Although we depend on the generosity, knowledge, and support of a myriad of people all across Southeast Alaska and our partner institutions, below are the project's Principal Investigator's, Managers, Academic Researchers, Administrative Staff and Community Connectors, that are compensated by the project.
Not sure who to reach out to? Email Luka Silva at lsilva@sitkascience.org and he can connect you with the best person to speak to based on your inquiry.
Ron Heintz
Principal Investigator, Sitka Sound Science Center
Ray Paddock
Co-PI, Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Jonathan Rutz
Co-PI, CW3E at Scripps UC San Diego
Josh Roering
Co-PI, University of Oregon
John Selker
Co-PI, Oregon State University
Robert Lempert
Co-PI, RAND Corporation
Luka Silva
Project Manager, Sitka Sound Science Center
Ella Neumann
Data Manager, Sitka Sound Science Center
Lindsey Pierce
Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Kenneth Weitzel
Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Jimmy Refuerzo
Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Nicolas Mathews
Sitka Sound Science Center
Gordon Grant
Hydrologist, US Forest Service
Becky Fasth
Hydrologist, Oregon State University
Kari Lanphier
Hydrologist, Oregon State University
Ryan Brown
RAND Corporation
Chet Udell
Oregon State University
Adelaide (Di) Johnson
Contractor, Community Collaborators
Deanna Nash
CW3E at Scripps UC San Diego
Melenda Lekanof
Community Connector and Contractor, Yakutat Tlingit Tribe
Jeromy Grant
Community Connector, Hoonah Indian Association
Reuben Cash
Community Connector, Skagway Traditional Council
Dan Hotch
Community Connector, Chillkat Indian Village
Eric Hamar
Community Connector, Organized Village of Kasaan
Jess Isaacs
Community Connector, Craig Tribal Association
Zofia Danielson
Sitka Sound Science Center
Sarah Tobey
Sitka Sound Science Center
Peggy Wilcox
RAND Corporation
Rachel Steratore
RAND Corporation
Jody Wong
RAND Corporation
Henry Chandler
University of Oregon
Ries Plescher
University of Oregon