Jake Hanft

Jake works as a program manager for Schmidt Marine, helping to research and analyze economically viable solutions to complex ocean health problems. A San Francisco native, Jake graduated from University of California, Davis with a B.A. in international relations with a global environment emphasis, and a minor in English. As an undergraduate, Jake interned at then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's Capitol Hill office, covering environmental issues. He has a background working in the intersection between economics and sustainability, and is passionate about preventing bycatch, increasing kelp production, restoring coral reefs, and removing C02 from the atmosphere.