Erin Viera serves as Chief Operations Officer of Heal the Bay, where she leads operations, finance, people systems, and administrative infrastructure in support of cleaner water, healthier ecosystems, and more resilient communities across Los Angeles County.

Before joining Heal the Bay, Erin served as Chief Operating Officer of Friends of the Los Angeles River, contributing to the organization’s mission of river revitalization, public access, and environmental justice initiatives.

Prior to her leadership at FoLAR, Erin held leadership roles with organizations focused on conservation, public engagement, and environmental education, including the Jane Goodall Institute.

A resident of the San Fernando Valley, Erin shares her home with her family, dog, and chickens and finds daily inspiration in the vital connection between healthy natural spaces and thriving communities.

Fandi Ma holds the role of Associate Data Specialist, focusing on projects related to data integration automation and Salesforce at Heal the Bay. She possesses a strong passion for enhancing data processing efficiency within the organization, driven by her desire to directly contribute to environmental sustainability and the journey towards a more sustainable future. Fandi completed her master’s degree in Analytics from the University of Southern California in December 2022, further equipping her with the skills and knowledge to excel in her role and make a positive impact on Heal the Bay’s mission

Tracy Quinn serves as President and CEO of Heal the Bay, leading the dynamic team of scientists, policy experts, outreach specialists, and educators in pursuit of its clean water mission. Tracy has dedicated her career to improving water quality in our rivers and ocean and ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable water for all Californians. Tracy started her career as an engineer, designing water infrastructure in Southern California and working with municipal and industrial clients to improve water quality. Most recently, Tracy served as the Director of California Urban Water Policy at the Natural Resources Defense Council where she led efforts to pass and implement climate adaption legislation and improve climate resilience and water affordability throughout California. Tracy received her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Engineering in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University and is a licensed civil engineer in California.

Annie graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 2017 with a bachelor’s in Environmental Science. She’s passionate about connecting with others and creating equitable educational opportunities for people to learn more about the environment and how they can become environmental stewards. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes, watching sunsets at the beach, and spending time with her family.

Alvin graduated from UCLA, but more importantly, unlike Frank Drebin, he doesn’t love swimming in raw sewage. It’s this aversion that led him to Heal the Bay where he helps the team attract lovers of clean water (yes, that was a reference to the 90’s classic, Naked Gun 2 ½).