Where does Christopher LaFranchi work?

Christopher LaFranchi is Founder of Onereef.

What companies did Christopher LaFranchi found?

Christopher LaFranchi founded Onereef.

Where did Christopher LaFranchi go to school?

Christopher LaFranchi studied at University of Hawaii at Manoa (MS, Natural Resource Economics); Oregon State University (BS, Biology, Journalism).

Christopher LaFranchi

Founder

Founder at Onereef

Santa Cruz, California, United States

FoundedOnereef

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Experience

OneReefFounder & CEO2010 — 2025Santa Cruz, CA
NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric AdministrationSocial Science Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuaries, West Coast Region2004 — 2011US West Coast
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at MontereyAdjunct Professor2005 — 2007Monterey, CA
The World BankSenior Economic Advisor2001 — 2004Papua New Guinea
USAIDNatural Resource Economist1999 — 2002Indonesia - Natural Resources Management Program
World Wildlife FundNatural Resource Economist1995 — 1997Namibia - "LIFE" Program

Skills & more

Environmental PolicySustainable DevelopmentNon-profitsGrant WritingEnvironmental AwarenessNatural Resource ManagementSustainabilityClimate ChangePolicy AnalysisEcologyBiodiversityCommunity Outreach

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Conservation IssuesCommunity DevelopmentEnvironmental ScienceCorporate Social ResponsibilityStakeholder EngagementPolicyInternational DevelopmentSustainable BusinessGovernmentCapacity BuildingFundraisingProposal Writing

Languages Bahasa Indonesia · English · French

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christopher LaFranchi?: Founder at Onereef
Where does Christopher LaFranchi work?: Christopher LaFranchi is Founder of Onereef.
What companies did Christopher LaFranchi found?: Christopher LaFranchi founded Onereef.
Where did Christopher LaFranchi go to school?: Christopher LaFranchi studied at University of Hawaii at Manoa (MS, Natural Resource Economics); Oregon State University (BS, Biology, Journalism).

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Oregon State University mafia63

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University of Hawaii at Manoa mafia35

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Shared employers

Also worked at OneReef1

Bernie TershySenior Advisor at Mulago Foundation

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Also worked at Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey13

Patricia Chin-SweeneyVenture Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures Marsha WulffFounding Partner at LoftyInc Capital Aaron BrownSecurity Advisor at Modern Technical Paul BreloffInvestor at Jambaar Capital Alexander PopperFounder at Hellometer Mario RamirezChief Medical Officer at Affirmhealth

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