President, CEO
Annie MacAulay

Annie holds a Bachelor of Science in Leadership with an emphasis in Biology from Azusa Pacific University. Annie is employed fulltime for Mountain and Sea Educational Adventures.

In 1992, Annie joined the staff at Long Beach Marine Institute. First serving as an environmental education teacher, her position grew to developing new programs and curriculum. Annie created an inter-tidal program at Little Corona Marine Preserve and a coastal bird estuary survey at Bolsa Chica Marine Preserve. She also worked on the research vessel Conqueror, teaching marine mammal and whale watch programs, in addition to running educational sea trawling programs in conjunction with the Department of Fish and Game. Annie’s favorite work aboard the Conqueror was running environmental education camps at Isthmus Cove, Catalina Island.

In 1997, Annie began planning and developing a non-profit corporation – which was to become MSA. MSA’s first camps were held in 1998. Mountain & Sea Adventures has experienced yearly growth and now serves over six thousand students yearly.

Under Annie’s leadership, the following partnerships have formed with MSA: West Los Angeles County Boy Scouts, Newport Sea Scouts, Newport Back Bay Marine Science Center, and Forest Home Christian Conference Center.

Vice President
Francisco Tablas

Francisco has a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and a minor in Chemistry from Cal State University of Long Beach. He is also a First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard trainer. Francisco’s experience as sailing commodore brings vital sailing experience to the organization. In addition he holds certification in open water scuba diving and dives all over the island as well as the world.

Francisco has been a full time employee for MSA since 1998. He writes curriculum and has designed several programs for MSA as well as matching up our curriculum with California State Science Standards. Francisco’s dynamic teaching and training skills have made a lasting impression on thousands of students and teachers throughout the world.

The MSA Staff

The MSA staff is fun loving and passionate about the environment.  All of our staff members have had previous experience with kids and love to share their passion for nature and the amazing world we live in with others.

Staff Safety Training:

All staff members are trained through the National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program (NPWLTP) and hold current CPR, 1st Aid and Lifeguard licenses.  Four hours of monthly training is required to stay current with this program.  MSA staff has an unprecedented safety record at all of their program sites.  In addition all staff carry radios to handle any immediate communication needs. Most have degrees in science, education or related fields.  All staff are carefully selected individuals who have had thorough background checks.