Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Profile Current (Last updated: Jul 14, 2025 )

MANAGEMENT

CEO/Executive Director

Carissa Macias

CEO/Executive Director Experience

Carissa started with BCC in 2022 and brings with her a background in Marine Biology, outdoor recreation programming, and nature interpretation. She has previously worked with the California State Parks, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, the Newport Bay Conservancy, and most recently as the Natural Resources Supervisor for the City of Newport Beach.

Staff Information

Number of Full-Time Staff 5
Number of Part-Time Staff 4
Number of Volunteers 200
Number of Contract Staff 0

Staff Demographics

Ethnicity
Other 0
Caucasian 7
Hispanic/Latino 0
African American/Black 0
Asian American/Pacific Islander 2
Native American/American Indian 0
Gender
Male 3
Female 6
Not Specified 0

CONTACT

Bolsa Chica Conservancy

3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

Carissa Macias

carissa@bolsachica.org

Phone: 714-846-1114

www.bolsachica.org