
MEET THE STAFF
JAMIE GOEN
Executive Director
Jamie is our passionate, steady leader who brings people together and believes in the importance of involving fishermen for the best management, policy, and science. FUN FACT: Jamie can eat her weight in crab, was in a steel drum band, and has worked in almost every ocean in the world, including Antarctica. For more on Jamie, click HERE.
JENNI KLEIN
Executive Assistant
Jenni is the master mind that keeps the office running in ship shape. She provides a warm, friendly welcome and seems to know everyone in the fishing industry. FUN FACT: Jenni was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, loves the outdoors, reads minds, and has worked as a cook on a crab boat.
CORY LESCHER
Fishery Policy Analyst
Cory brings his years of on-deck experience on different types of fishing vessels combined with his academic training to create a rock-solid, practical analyst. With a passion for the ocean and an understanding of industry needs, he enjoys collaborating with fishermen, scientists, and fisheries managers to sustainably manage Alaska’s resources. FUN FACT: Cory is an avid outdoorsman, loves to fish, and is an aspiring photographer in Alaska.