The ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter was excited to kick off our 2024 speaker series with Dr. Jeff Boehm, Chief External Relations Officer of The Marine Mammal Center. There’s no one better to share the experiences of this iconic organization that has been caring for ill and injured marine mammals for almost fifty years. During this webinar, we learned what The Marine Mammal Center has learned from the animals they treat and study and, most importantly, what the next fifty years call for to execute the mission of ocean conservation.
This free event is open to the public. Registration is required. A donation is encouraged and greatly appreciated. Donations help cover webinar costs and support our education and cetacean research grant programs.
about dr. Jeff Boehm
Dr. Jeff Boehm traces his career path back to a volunteer position he held at The Marine Mammal Center as a young adult. He returned to the Center as Executive Director in 2008 and has since expanded the organization’s efforts to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research and education. As Chief External Relations Officer, Jeff plays a critical role in shaping the organization's brand, partnerships and revenue generation for even greater impact.
Previously, Jeff served as the Senior Vice President of Animal Health and Conservation Science at the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, where he worked for 16 years. There, he oversaw the veterinary medical program and led and coordinated the aquarium’s conservation science division, including conservation partnerships, in-house programs, and educational and advocacy programs and partnerships.
Jeff's awards in recognition of his work, include the 2019 Ocean Hero Award from the International Ocean Film Festival, the 2021 AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Animal Welfare Award, and the UC Davis, 2022 Alumni Achievement Award.
Jeff received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California at San Diego and his veterinary medical degree from the University of California at Davis. He is a diplomate and founding member of the American College of Animal Welfare and served as its president in 2019. He resides in Mill Valley, California, with his partner, two children and an ever-changing menagerie of animals.
