The Council staff supports the Council by providing scientific analysis of management policy alternatives, providing information about Council activities, helping the public participate in the process, coordinating the process and meetings, assisting advisory groups, and creating fishery management documents. To learn more about Council staff responsibilities, click here.
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![David Witherell](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/David.jpg)
David Witherell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Council Administration, National issues, MSA Reauthorization, Legislation, Council History
907-271-2809
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![Diana Evans](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Evans-750x1000-1.jpg)
Diana Evans
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Agendas, Scheduling, Staff Tasking, Council Process, Ecosystem Issues Including Bering Sea FEP
907-271-2815
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![Maria Davis](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Davis-750x1000-1.jpg)
Maria Davis
COMMUNICATION / IT
Lead for Admin Team, Council Meeting Broadcasting, Tech or Comm. Issues, Website/Agenda Design, Graphics, or Brochures
907-271-2808
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![Shannon Gleason](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/shannon-750x1000map.png)
Shannon Cochran
ADMINISTRATION
Council Meeting Planning/Logistics, Travel Arrangements / Reservations, Advisory Panel Secretary – Motions, Minutes
907-271-2812
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![Nicole Schmidt](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Schmidt-750x1000-1.jpg)
Nicole Schmidt
FINANCE OFFICER
Travel Claims, Reimbursements, Council Finances, Technical & Administrative Support
907-271-2818
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![Mike Fey](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Fey-750x1000-1.jpg)
Mike Fey
DATA, PSMFC
Data insights Into data involved in the Council process: its use, interpretation, and availability. Fleet, Community Profiles
907-271-2809
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![Diana Stram](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/stram750x1000.jpg)
Diana Stram
SENIOR SCIENTIST
BSAI halibut bycatch, BSAI salmon bycatch, BS FEP Climate Change Taskforce, Plan Teams Coordination, BSAI Crab Plan Team, NS1 Guidelines, Groundfish, crab biology
907-271-2806
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![Sara Cleaver](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Cleaver-750x1000-1.jpg)
Sara Cleaver
FISHERY ANALYST
GOA Groundfish Plan Team, BSAI halibut, sablefish fisheries, CQE program, GOA FMP amendments, Observer monitoring issues
907-271-2804
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![Kate Haapala](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kate_750x1000.jpg)
Kate Haapala
FISHERY ANALYST/RURAL COMMUNITY AND TRIBAL LIAISON
Social Science, Community/Alaska Native issues, LK, TK, and Subsistence, BSAI Pacific cod
907-271-2811
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![Anna Henry](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Henry_750x1000.jpg)
Anna Henry
FISHERY ANALYST
IFQ issues, Halibut bycatch, Electronic monitoring
907-271-1468
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![Katie Latanich](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/KatieLatanich750x1000.jpg)
Katie Latanich
FISHERY ANALYST
Climate Project Manager
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![Sarah Marrinan](https://www.npfmc.org/wp-content/uploads/Marrinan-750x1000-1.jpg)
Sarah Marrinan
FISHERY ANALYST / ECONOMIST
BSAI Crab Rationalization, Charter halibut, CDQ Program, Halibut and Sablefish IFQ Program, Social Science Planning Team
907-271-2814
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