Our Team

Sergey Nuzhdin is a founder of AltaSeads Conservancy and a Full Professor of Biological Sciences, USC, with 190+ published peer review manuscripts.

Sergey Nuzhdin

President and CEO

Sergey Nuzhdin is a founder of AltaSeads Conservancy and a Full Professor of Biological Sciences, USC, with 190+ published peer review manuscripts.

Nina Noujdina is a co-founder and CFOO of AltaSeads.

Nina Noujdina

CFOO

Nina Noujdina is a co-founder and CFOO of AltaSeads.

Michael Marty-Rivera is an expert in the field of macroalgal breeding and cultivation.

Michael Marty-Rivera

Collection Curator

Michael Marty-Rivera is an expert in the field of macroalgal breeding and cultivation.

Dr. Emily Aguirre is a microbiologist with wet-lab and bioinformatics expertise, including applied chemistry and ab experience.

Emily Aguirre

Research and Restoration Lead

Dr. Emily Aguirre is a microbiologist with wet-lab and bioinformatics expertise, including applied chemistry and ab experience.

Hayden Schneider

Outreach & Partnership Associate

Dr. Von Wettberg is a Professor of agricultural genetics with expertise in genebanks.

Eric von-Wettberg

Director

Dr. Von Wettberg is a Professor of agricultural genetics with expertise in genebanks.

Entrepreneurial technology leader passionate about innovative climate, energy, and scalable sustainability solutions.

Marc von Keitz

Director

Entrepreneurial technology leader passionate about innovative climate, energy, and scalable sustainability solutions.

Dr. Charles Yarish is an internationally recognized expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses of seaweed.

Charles Yarish

Director

Dr. Charles Yarish is an internationally recognized expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management and commercial uses of seaweed.

Nicholas Hajek is a Director of Maritime Operations, Pacific Six. Offshore solutions in helical anchoring, vessel design, and aquaculture engineering.

Nick Hajek

Director

Nicholas Hajek is a Director of Maritime Operations, Pacific Six. Offshore solutions in helical anchoring, vessel design, and aquaculture engineering.

Kevin Gaines has a degree in Microbiology & Cell Science and has been working in the commercial marine aquaculture industry for over 30 years.

Kevin Gaines

Director

Kevin Gaines has a degree in Microbiology & Cell Science and has been working in the commercial marine aquaculture industry for over 30 years.

Dr. Linda Duguay is an expert in marine ecosystems, biological oceanography and marine and coastal resources

Linda Duguay

Director

Dr. Linda Duguay is an expert in marine ecosystems, biological oceanography and marine and coastal resources

“The strength of an industry lies in bringing people together, appreciating everyone's strength, and having a common dream.”

Dr. Charles Yarish