STEFANIE SEKICH is a Coastal Campaign Specialist working for the Global Headquarters of the Surfrider Foundation. She has over 13 years of experience working for environmental and social service nonprofits. Stefanie has worked on several environmental issues including: forestry, public lands management, ocean conservation, clean water, establishing Marine Protected Areas, and advocating for comprehensive environmental management to elected officials and resource agencies. Stefanie obtained her MA in Environmental Law and Policy from the University of Keele, in Staffordshire England; and earned a BA in Liberal Studies with emphasis in Environmental Studies. Stefanie also previously taught an environmental studies course for the University of Phoenix. During her time at the Surfrider Foundation, she has worked on several campaigns including the landmark "Save Trestles" campaign that successfully defeated a toll road from running through San Onofre State Beach. The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches through activism, research and education. Surfrider has over 60 Chapter and affiliates around the globe.

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