Meet the Board
Shannon Jones
Board Chair
Erik Linaje
Board Treasurer
Meranda Reifschneider
Board Secretary
Shannon Jones is a co-founder of MORAES and senior director at Frost Science, where she spearheads environmental programs, community engagement, habitat restoration, and public engagement initiatives. At MORAES, Shannon also serves as the principal investigator for the sea turtle nesting program. Shannon is a co-author of Wild Miami and Advanced Florida Master Naturalist and Land Steward.
Erik Linaje is a Partner at WiSource with a background in business development and financial services, including roles at American Express, Capital One, Wolters Kluwer, and Sysco. A Miami resident with a deep love for the water, he is passionate about supporting marine research and conservation through his work with MORAES.
Meranda Reifschneider is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney who has been representing injured plaintiffs for over fourteen years. She is an animal lover above all else and spends as much time as possible outdoors. Her favorite activities include hiking, paddling, camping and observing wildlife.