VOLUNTEER
THANK YOU to the amazing volunteers who contributed many hours of dedicated work and passion for helping to make our 21st Anniversary a huge success! Our volunteers held key roles such as Leads, Greeters, Ushers, and overall general ambassadors. We look forward to seeing you at the next IOFF volunteer event and at next year’s film festival.
The IOFF is a volunteer-driven organization and only happens because of people like you. Over 200 volunteers contribute their time, energy, and enthusiasm each year to make the International Ocean Film Festival a reality. Thank you from the deepest depths of the ocean for getting involved!
YEAR ROUND Open Volunteer Positions
Want to get involved in the Foundation's year-round operations? Looking to give back to your community by becoming a board member? We're looking for passionate, caring, and committed ocean lovers to join our team and help make a difference.
Visit the IOFF's page on VolunteerMatch.org for more information, and be sure to check back often. The IOFF is an active year-round ocean conservation organization with events and activities in support of our mission to inspire people to care for our Blue Planet through the power of film.
Ken Wu, Board of Directors
Chair, Volunteer Committee
Ken is an environmentally-minded film aficionado who started as a patron in 2011, when the festival was held at the Aquarium of the Bay, and then began volunteering in 2017.
He has a passion for the oceans and sees the IOFF as a valuable platform for raising awareness around important environmental issues. Initially contributing as the Volunteer Coordinator, Ken shared his enthusiasm and passion by managing more than 100 volunteers. He joined the Board in July 2023 and is always looking for ways to increase the IOFF reach and impact in the broader community. Reach out to Ken to learn more about our volunteer opportunities: ken@intloceanfilmfest.org
2025 CORE Volunteers
2025 Planning Committee Volunteers
Caroline Caselli, Development Committee
Sam Cuthell, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
Chelsea Gragg, Development Committee
Karmen Johnson, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
Tarren McNally, Education Program
Ali Nill, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
Caitlin Ryan, Ocean Heroes, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
Allison Slingluff, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
Jennifer Stock, Education Program Emcee
Adele Thronson, Videography
Matthew Tominaga, Graphic Designer, Photographer
Elaine You, Off the Reef Benefit Auction
2025 Screening Committee Members
Jana Asenbrennerova
Ana Blanco
Bill Brick
Gretchen Coffman
Laurie Gage
Dominique Lawrenz
Keith Howell
Steve Peletz
Mary Jane Schramm
Nuria Serina
Stan Teng
Sharon Wong
Top photo: “Why Blame The Seagulls?”, Philip Hamilton, UK