

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.
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.