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Matching Gift Challenge

Your year-end support will be matched up to $100,000! Yes, your impact will go twice as far protecting marine mammals like whales and our shared ocean.

Did you know the marine mammals we care for provide critical insights into our ocean's health? And right now, the ocean is in trouble.

That’s why this match challenge matters so much. It’s your chance to make double the difference when it’s needed most.

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Kelly Miller

Kelly Miller, RVT

Hospital Operations Administrative Coordinator

When I stand on a beach looking out at the ocean, I feel better. I do this work so that others may have that same feeling too.

Kelly Miller is a member of the Veterinary Medicine and Science staff as a direct result of her volunteer time on the Friday Topside Animal Care Crew. As a veterinary technician, Kelly works with the clinical team and a dedicated volunteer force to rehabilitate and release the center’s marine mammal patients.

After receiving her registered veterinary technician license in 2009, Kelly worked in animal physical therapy and small animal clinics before joining The Marine Mammal Center in 2016. Prior to joining the veterinary medicine field, Kelly worked as a software engineer for 20 years in Silicon Valley.

Kelly received her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Chico and her veterinary technician degree from Foothill College.

Residing in Moss Beach, California, Kelly cannot believe her good fortune to have such a beautiful spot to call home. Kelly caters to two small fluffy dogs who bring her much joy.


Areas of Expertise

  • Animal Nursing
  • Marine Mammal Husbandry