Our Team
Pauline Martinson has served as the Executive Director of ILACSD since 2006. As Executive Director, she's implemented the development of recycling and waste reduction, pollution prevention, and community enhancement projects. This has expanded ILACSD outreach efforts to more schools, community groups, and individuals; as well as maintained existing and built new community, government and business partnerships. Before Ms. Martinson was ILACSD’s Executive Director, she was ILACSD’s Program Manager. As Program Manager, she managed recycling and household hazardous waste education and outreach contracts for San Diego jurisdictions. Pauline directed the development of ILACSD’s comprehensive recycling database, WasteFreeSD.org, and continues to oversee its expansion and maintenance. She sits on the Otay Valley Regional Park’s CAC committee, the advisory board for OurEarth.org, holds a degree in environmental management from the University of California Santa Cruz and has a vast hands-on knowledge of San Diego’s marine and coastal environment.
Morgan Justice-Black directs the ongoing development of ILACSD. As the Director of Develoment and Marketing, she is responsible for implementing comprehensive fundraising programs directed at individuals, jurisdictions, corporations and foundations. She also oversees the messaging and all marketing materials for ILACSD. Morgan is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara, double majoring in Environmental Studies and Global Studies. Her expertise doesn't stop there - Ms. Justice-Black has worked at ILACSD since 2006. Before becoming the Director of Development and Marketing, Morgan served as the Volunteer and Events Coordinator and Outreach Director. Morgan is very active in the San Diego community, spending much of her free time as the Community Partners & Advocacy chair for the Junior League of San Diego. She's also a member of Women Give San Diego and the Association of Fundraising Professionals - San Diego Chapter.
Natalie Roberts leads the Community Events Department by planning, developing and implementing annual countywide cleanup events Creek to Bay and Coastal Cleanup Day, monthly community cleanup events, and volunteer programs including Adopt-A-Beach and Storm Drain Stenciling. She works with more than 25,000 volunteers annually. Ms. Roberts also works with the development team on efforts to fund community events. She recruits local participation, by promoting stewardship and community pride among students, businesses and community groups. Natalie received her degree from UC Irvine, majoring in Environmental Health Science and Policy with a minor in Education. Her experience at similar organizations, including the California Coastal Commission and current work at ILACSD has shaped Natalie into the ideal Director of Community Events at ILACSD.
Connie Glenn is ILACSD’s Director of Education. She develops and implements educational outreach programs for students in San Diego County. As Director of Education, she assists K-12 students in identifying the importance of recycling, waste reduction, and pollution prevention, proper disposal of household hazardous waste, and marine ecosystems and debris. Connie holds a degree in Geography with an emphasis in Environmental and Natural Resource Conservation with a minor in American Indian Studies from San Diego State University. Ms. Glenn continued enriching her education by receiving teaching credentials in California, Arizona, and Illinois. Her career as a former public school teacher and Director of Education at Sylvan Learning Center contributes to her strong qualifications for the Director of Education position. Connie's extensive background and education enables her to lead students through environmental projects that continue to make a positive impact in San Diego.
Ann Hirsch leads ILACSD's finance department. She prepares financial and managerial accounting reports for ILACSD, including accounts payable and receivable, serves as our human resource representative and completes important administrative and bookkeeping-related services. Ann has been at ILACSD for more than 10 years. Her extensive background includes nearly 20 years of bookkeeping and administrative experience.
Samantha Quinsey coordinates ILACSD’s educational outreach programs for children and adults in San Diego County. She visits local schools and community organizations to educate and inspire students to protect our local waterways and wildlife. Samantha previously worked for the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County, providing hands-on watershed education for thousands of local youth. She graduated with distinction from San Diego State University, where she also earned her multiple subject teaching credential and ESL certificate. A San Diego native, Samantha is well-versed on the environmental issues facing the region and is passionate about sharing this important knowledge with others.
Molly Dilworth is ILACSD’s full time Administrative Assistant. She holds a degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz where she majored in Women’s Studies and Latin American/Latino Studies. Molly spent four years as a Field Coordinator for a DC-based nonprofit organization called Choice USA where she trained and mobilized college students across the county around issues of sexual and reproductive health. After returning to her hometown of San Diego, Molly worked as a Volunteer Coordinator for Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). Currently, she lives on a sailboat and takes full advantage of San Diego’s gorgeous Bay and beaches. She is thrilled to be a part of the ILACSD team and contribute to its mission of conserving and enhancing the environment.
As Hotline Manager, Amanda Sweet runs WasteFreeSD.org, ILACSD's recycling and hazardous waste hotline and online database. She supplies callers with useful information about where to recycle or properly dispose of anything from old railroad ties to used motor oil to bottles and cans. Amanda graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Studies. Amanda has a background with both environmental and nonprofit organizations in San Diego, in the past she has worked for WiLDCOAST, March of Dimes and Urban Corps of San Diego County.
Alex Mullen-Ley is ILACSD’s full time Environmental Educator. She travels to elementary schools and high schools around San Diego County, teaching students about the sources of ocean pollution and inspiring them to take action to help keep San Diego’s beaches and watersheds clean. She graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a degree in Environmental Studies, focusing her education on fresh water management and political ecology.
Jessica Green coordinates ILACSD’s marketing efforts including social media and our monthly e-newsletter, as well as supporting ILACSD’s fundraising programs. Jessica is a graduate of Hollins University where she majored in Business Communications and she also holds certificates in Non-profit Marketing and Non-Profit Fundraising & Development from the University of Richmond. Jessica recently moved to San Diego from Richmond, Virginia and is looking forward to learning more about the area and furthering ILACSD’s mission to educate our community to actively conserve and enhance the environment.
Jemma DeLeon started as ILACSD's outreach intern and now serves as ILACSD's Community Events Coordinator. Jemma holds a degree in Urban Studies and Planning with a minor in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, San Diego. She leads the ongoing volunteer recruitment for upcoming cleanups and community events, promoting environmental stewardship countywide. Ms. Deleon assists with ILACSD's annual countywide cleanup events Creek to Bay and Coastal Cleanup Day.
Barbara Lopez started as an outreach intern for ILACSD and currently serves as the program assistant for ILACSD’s recycling hotline, WasteFreeSD.org. She directs callers to recycling centers and hazardous waste facilities where residents can dispose of paint, old electronics, and much more. She is also able to assist any Spanish-speaking callers with their recycling questions. Barbara is a graduate of San Diego State University where she majored in Applied Mathematics, and is currently enrolled in the university’s Master’s program in Economics. As a native San Diegan, Barbara is familiar with the county’s environmental concerns and hopes to provide residents with information that will help them protect the local environment.
