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Since 1975, people like you have helped us rescue and learn from more than 27,000 marine mammals. While our work begins with animals, it depends on ocean heroes like you.

Today, will you honor the 27,000 second chances made possible for marine mammals by donating $27 to help the next animal in need? Your gift will be doubled dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 by the Gordon Family.

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Kelly Schaefer

Kelly Schaefer, SHRM-CP

People Relations Senior Manager

Kelly Schaefer joined The Marine Mammal in 2020 to provide strong partnership across the organization through timely and reliable employee support that generates a high level of employee engagement. In her role as Strategic Human Resources Business Partner, Kelly ensures fair and consistent handling of employee issues and enables supervisors to manage and support their teams well. She inspires confidence through effective communication, expert knowledge and efficient escalation to resolve issues.

As a human resources professional, Kelly has more than 15 years of management experience in a variety of dynamic environments including nonprofit organizations, retail, hospitality, travel, events and the entertainment industry.

Kelly earned her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a certificate in Human Resources Management at University of California, Berkeley Extension. She is a Certified Professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP). 

In her free time, Kelly has a hard time staying still -- you can often find her running, swimming, biking and moving. When she isn’t on the move, she enjoys watching documentaries.


Areas of Expertise

  • Human Resources Management
  • Solutions-driven Decision-making
  • Team Development
  • Change Management
  • Training and Development
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