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Ryan has a long-held love for zoology and the natural world. He has worked as a Certified Veterinary Technician, cared for the penguins at the Oregon Zoo, and traveled throughout the western states studying migratory birds. Living in Pacific City, Ryan enjoys birding at Sandlake Estuary and delights in the annual return of the California brown pelicans. When he’s not out surfing or digging clams, he’s teaching guests about the best parts about our beach, especially the tide pools, and promoting beach stewardship by cleaning up trash and heading our Barrel Bag cleanup efforts. In his free time, Ryan enjoys culinary pursuits — including crafting cocktails, baking bread, and making fermented foods. He, his wife, and their rescue beagle, Buddy, are avid explorers of the Oregon Coast, discovering its many trails, its sights, and its exceptional camping locales.

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Taylor is a Midwest transplant with a lifelong passion for marine science. While studying zoology at Oklahoma State University, she grew to love research and science education. She has worked an array of biological positions, from studying marine mammals in Alaska to working on conservation projects for Oregon’s salmon fisheries. She fell in love with the Oregon coast after moving here for her first seasonal job as a recent graduate and has been pulled back ever since. In her spare time, she can be found foraging for wild mushrooms, exploring hidden coves, and painting her favorite creatures. Taylor enjoys expressing her love for the natural world through artistic projects and is thrilled about the endless inspiration Cape Kiwanda provides.

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Kait was born and raised on the Oregon Coast, in Cannon Beach. In her youth she explored the natural areas of the north coast and was an avid athlete – playing soccer and basketball, as well as running track. She found her passion in basketball, playing point guard at Lower Columbia College, then later becoming an assistant head coach at Bushnell University. Along the way she worked as a camp counselor and honed her skills as a mixologist while working as a bartender. Kait recently returned to her roots on the Oregon Coast where she now lives with her kitten, Marvin, and enjoys fishing, hiking, and foraging mushrooms. She is most excited to be close to family and to reconnect with the sand and sea, all the adventures they have to offer.

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Mitchell grew up right here in Tillamook County and graduated from Nestucca High School in 2020. He has always enjoyed competing in sports including football, basketball, and baseball—but he is most passionate about baseball. Currently Mitchell attends Chemeketa Community College in Salem where he plays on the baseball team. Mitchell feels very fortunate to be a part of a closely-knit family, including 3 siblings. He has always enjoyed spending time outdoors and has spent many summers exploring new camping spots with his family. Our local beaches are a special place that Mitchell is always glad to come home to. You’ll likely find Banks, Mitchells dog, accompanying Mitchell on a local adventure.