Please submit all general station related inquiries to SRI@csuci.edu
Staff
Russ Bradley
Director, Santa Rosa Island Research Station
Director of the Santa Rosa Island Research Station has grown up loving islands, the ocean, education, and conservation. Originally from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, islands and the ocean were a way of life. His passion for marine science and conservation were solidified after having a transformational undergraduate semester at what would be his first experience at a remote research station off the West Coast of Vancouver Island. After graduating with his BS in Biological Sciences from Simon Fraser University outside Vancouver and doing some tropical and not so tropical Pacific field work, Russ returned to Simon Fraser to complete his M.S. in Wildlife Ecology. Upon completion, he began what would become a 17-year long tenure with the Farallon Islands program of Point Blue Conservation Science as a biologist and Program Leader. During this time, he went on to publish over 50 peer reviewed scientific research articles ranging from seabird ecology and habitat restoration to climate change and resource management. He’s worked with species from plants to insects and intertidal invertebrates along with salamanders, fish, birds, seals and sea lions, whales, and white sharks. This all prepared him to “juggle all the balls” of being the SRIRS Director. He has held this position since August 2018, leading up program administration, research, education, and liaising between many partner agencies like the National Park Service. This “dream job” helps bring the same transformative remote research station experiences Russ had in his undergrad to CI’s diverse students. He is excited to be a part of the CI community and to lead the SRIRS as it stabilizes and expands into the future.
CSU Channel Islands
Bell Tower West 2245
Phone: 805 437-8542
Email: russell.bradley@csuci.edu
Robyn Shea
Assistant Director, Santa Rosa Island Research Station
Assistant Director of the SRIRS, obtained her BA in Physical Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara and has been with CI and the Research Station since January of 2016. Prior to that, Robyn spent 10 seasons as a biological technician on the Island Fox Recovery Project and obtained her Qualified Applicators License conducting extensive non-native species detection, control and eradication. Robyn was integral early on in helping establish Biosecurity protocols for the islands. Prior to making the Channel Islands her second home, Robyn fostered a well-rounded skillset primarily focusing on administration, organization, team building and efficiency. As a child she was frequently found climbing trees, picking flowers, examining insects or competing with her brothers. She was raised to appreciate the outdoors and strives to share those values and her experiences helping to foster future generations of environmental stewards. The Research Station enables her to apply an array of skills she’s honed over the years and to continue building on established relationships within the Island Community. “I am really excited to be a part of the CI Community and look forward to positively contributing to the experiences of our Research Station visitors for years to come. Santa Rosa Island – what better office could I ask for?”
CSU Channel Islands
Bell Tower West 2245
Phone: 805 437-1653
Email: robyn.shea@csuci.edu
Juliana Perez
Coordinator, Santa Rosa Island Research Station
Coordinator for the SRIRS is an alumni of CSU Channel Islands and earned her BS in Environmental Science and Resource Management. As a first-generation college undergraduate, and having come from a low-income community, she saw SRIRS trips as opportunities to gain a new perspective on her future and they reminded her of just how much she loves mother Earth! This experience propelled her passion even further. She thrives off of finding new and creative ways to help connect as many young people to natural spaces as possible. She learned that not only did she have a passion for the environment itself, but also for ensuring accessibility to the outdoors for everyone. With nearly 5 years of experience working in outdoor education, with the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, she has grown to appreciate the importance of establishing a foundation for environmental stewardship. She cemented this goal by working as a park guide with Channel Islands National Park to even further expand her reach and her knowledge of the California coast.
CSU Channel Islands
Bell Tower West 2205
Phone: 805 437-3785
Email: juliana.perez432@csuci.edu
If inquiring for press/news purposes, research availability or permits, or any general island related concerns please refer to the National Park Service who own the island and control all related activities.
*Please see Channel Islands National Park for details about the park and other islands.*