Smultea Sciences works on projects across the globe. Our company operates remotely, with our on-shore workforce located across the United States.

We are a tight, well-organized team of experienced scientists, project managers, data analysts, and seasoned offshore veterans, supported by a dedicated operations team to keep our efforts running smoothly.

We are passionate about making a positive difference in the world, lending our expertise to shape sound resource policy, educating our clients on best practices, and contributing to collective scientific knowledge.

Our team

Senior Leadership

MARI A SMULTEA, PhD

Founder/CEO/

Chief Scientist

Biologist and researcher with 30+ years of experience studying

effects of human-related activities on marine mammal, sea turtle, sea bird, and terrestrial animal ecology and behavior. Endangered species specialist.

CINDI SAYER

Business Operations Manger

Cindi is our company integrator, overseeing all departments to ensure cohesiveness, integration, and communication. She is directly in charge of all business operations including accounting and human relations.

JESSICA MUCCI HEATH

Project Operations PSO Services Mgr

Jessica supervises and coordinates all the moving parts required to deliver quality services to our clients. She directs the Project Management team, along with our roster of 120+ Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and 40+ Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators.

CRAIG REISER, MA

Science & Regulatory Specialist

Craig is our regulatory expert, with a firm grasp of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with 10 years of MMPA-specific project management involving IHA/LOA applications, in-field implementation, and annual and cumulative reporting.

LIZ FERGUSON, MSc

Data Team Manager

Liz coordinates the talented Smultea Sciences Data Team and provides guidance on data management and analysis based on her extensive marine mammal research background.

olivia Bates

Data Analyst/QAQC

Macy Shea

PSO Coordinator & Logistics

Anne Marie

Elkins

Data Lead

Kim

PIfferini

Equipment & Shipping

SUMMER BRANDOLINI

Bookkeeping & Payroll