
About Us
SCMI Staff

Dr. Daniel J. Pondella II
SCMI Director
pondella@oxy.edu | 323-533-3869

Carrie Wolfe
Vessel Scheduling & Research and Education Coordinator
carrie.wolfe@csulb.edu | 562-985-3181

Beverly Lynch
Budget & Research Coordinator
beverly.lynch@csulb.edu | 562-985-1228

Darrell Montague
Dive & Boat Safety Officer
darrell.montague@csulb.edu | 562-985-3176

Mark Loos
Aquarist
mark.loos@csulb.edu | 562-985-3174

Julianne Steers
Marine Science Technician
julianne.steers@csulb.edu | 562-985-3188

Nicole Christian
Instructional & Research Support Technician
nicole.christian@csulb.edu | 562-985-3189

Dennis Dunn
R/V Yellowfin Captain
dennis.dunn@csulb.edu

Denis Mahaffy
R/V Yellowfin Vessel Engineer
denis.mahaffy@csulb.edu

Joel Ingram
Small Vessel Support Technician & R/V Yellowfin Relief Captain
joel.ingram@csulb.edu