About EarthSpotter

Berra serves as the Policy Director and Litigation Support Specialist at EarthSpotter. She recently graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.A. in Political Science and International Relations. Before joining EarthSpotter, she worked with the U.S. Department of Justice, several research organizations, and in private practice. She has been drawn to public interest work throughout her legal career and is interested in using the law to protect the environment.

Berra enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and being around animals, experiences that have strengthened her appreciation for the natural world and her desire to help preserve it. She is excited to join EarthSpotter because its mission connects her interests in environmental protection, community-focused work, and practical solutions through law and technology.

In college, she was a member of CALPIRG, where she worked on environmental campaigns and grassroots advocacy and learned how policy and public engagement can lead to meaningful results.

Berra hopes to build a career centered on public service and strengthening communities through work that makes a real and lasting difference.

Natalie Marcin serves as the General Counsel for EarthSpotter, where she leverages her extensive background in environmental law and science to advance the organization's mission of protecting natural resources.

Professionally, Natalie has significant experience in both legal and scientific fields. She currently practices environmental law under a variety of state and federal statutes, such as the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and California Environmental Quality Act. Her internships at the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency allowed her to engage with a suite of federal environmental laws, including NEPA, ESA, and CWA.

Before her legal career, Natalie worked as a biologist, where she designed wetland compliance and restoration reports and conducted essential fieldwork for laboratory analysis. Her hands-on experience in environmental science enhances her ability to navigate complex environmental regulations effectively.

Natalie holds a J.D. and M.S. in Environmental and Ocean Sciences, both from the University of San Diego. Her thesis researched anthropogenic impacts that led to plant biodiversity losses in a fragile coastal dune ecosystem. Natalie's academic endeavors demonstrate a deep understanding of the intricate relationships between ecosystems and laws.

Christy brings a wealth of legal expertise and a passion for environmental advocacy as the CFO and Board Director of EarthSpotter. Christy is currently a Deputy City Attorney at the City of Newport.

Before becoming a Deputy City Attorney, Christy served as a Staff Attorney in the Public Benefits Practice Group at Inland Counties Legal Services. In this non-profit role, she focused exclusively on providing critical legal support to underserved communities.

Christy has been actively involved in initiatives that bridge legal advocacy and community service. As co-chair of the Law Students for Cross Racial Understanding, Christy demonstrated a commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue and understanding across diverse communities.

Christy's earlier experiences also include supporting tenants' rights and assisting clients with complex legal challenges, providing her with a deep understanding of the intersection between law and social justice. Her educational background includes a J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law and a B.A. in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University.

Dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and environmental justice, Christy is excited to collaborate with fellow board members and the community to advance EarthSpotter's mission of protecting our planet and natural resources for future generations.

Hayley joins the Board with extensive knowledge of, and passion for, environmental law and justice. Believing our environmental future is not just shaped by personal choices, but also choices we allow corporations to make, she found her way to law school. Hayley received her Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Arizona and her Juris Doctorate with a concentration in Environmental and Energy Law from the University of San Diego.

During her time in law school, she valued theoretical and political debate of environmental and energy law and policy, serving as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Climate and Energy Law. She continued her studies in environmental and energy law through internships at the Department of Energy, California Department of Transportation, and the Department of the Interior.

Prior to law school, Hayley gained experience working at a military non-profit, a start-up, and a large-scale corporation.

Hayley's participation is in her personal capacity.

Logan Duquette brings a multidisciplinary background in data analysis, systems development, and process improvement to EarthSpotter's board. With experience across aerospace manufacturing, supply chain operations, and business systems, he specializes in translating complex operational data into actionable insights — a skill set directly aligned with EarthSpotter's mission to aggregate public data and empower citizen reporting of environmental non-compliance.

Professionally, Logan supports procurement operations, ERP systems, and reporting automation, developing internal tools and workflows using Excel VBA and the Microsoft Power Platform. His earlier hands-on work in AS9100 and ISO 9001 manufacturing environments gives him a practical understanding of how regulated industries operate — insight that strengthens EarthSpotter's ability to interpret compliance data and identify patterns of environmental risk.

Logan holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and is driven to apply his technical and analytical skills to mission-oriented work where they can create real public benefit. He believes accessible information and thoughtful systems design can empower communities, strengthen oversight, and create meaningful long-term impact — and he is committed to advancing that vision through his service on EarthSpotter's board.