Anya Fulmer

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Anya Fulmer

CoC Auditor

Anya Fulmer initially joined MRAG Americas in 2022 as a contract MSC/ASC auditor. In January 2024 she joined the MRAG Americas team full-time as a COC Auditor. She continues to conduct chain of custody audits for the MSC and ASC standards and has begun tracking and managing clients’ non-conformity responses, as well as coordinating our LinkedIn and social media presence. Anya graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in geology and a focus in sustainable energy. Outside of work, she is a practicing artist and enjoys hiking and playing cards.

Karleen Wagner

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Karleen Wagner

Fisheries Certification Program Administrator

Karleen Wagner joined MRAG Americas in January 2024 as the Fisheries Certification Program Administrator in our Certification Division. She is responsible for preparing MSC and RFM fishery assessment documents and collaborating with project teams and certification staff to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of necessary documents. With over five years of experience in the Food & Agriculture realm, Karleen has navigated the complex landscape of agriculture and seafood certifications. She is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible use of resources while advancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Karleen holds a B.S. in Natural Sciences and an MS in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Stream Ecosystems from the University of Puerto Rico. Her global perspective, gained from a semester abroad at California State University, Monterey Bay, and extensive volunteering in marine conservation efforts, adds invaluable experience to the team. In her off-work hours, she enjoys traveling, building her homestead, and advocating for organic food in Eastern Colorado.

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Susan Alcorn, B.S.
CoC Auditor

Susan Alcorn joined the MRAG America’s Seafood Sourcing Certification team in 2015 as a contract auditor. Now, as a regular staff member, she conducts chain of custody auditing for the MSC, ASC and RFM standards as well as private sustainability sourcing standards. Susan’s ability to work with our Russian clients helped our client base increase substantially. Her auditing expertise was also instrumental to the process of achieving RFM certification. Susan holds a BS degree in Microbiology from Oregon State University. In her spare time, Susan enjoys gardening, hiking and travel.

Eileen Bautista

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Eileen Bautista

Office Administrator

Eileen Bautista joined MRAG Americas in January 2022 as Office Administrator.  She oversees our St. Petersburg headquarters and is assistant to Graeme Parkes and Debra Welsh. Eileen has over 25 years’ experience as a senior executive administrator including a 15 year background in the interior design field as an expeditor. She lived in Miami for 25 year where she owned a successful pet sitting business.  Eileen has worked in Manhattan, Los Angeles, and Miami. She enjoys landscaping and gardening.

Haley Tomberlin

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Haley Tomberlin

BS, Certification Specialist and CoC Support

Haley Tomberlin joined MRAG in 2022 as a Certification Specialist in our Certification Division. She is also a CoC Auditor. Haley graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics from the University of Maine at Farmington. She was a teacher for 3 years including 8th grade Science. Before teaching, Haley worked as a Licensing Specialist for the State of Maine Department of Marine Resources. Haley grew up in Maine and relocated to Florida after graduating college. When she’s not working, she enjoys cooking, going to the beach, and spending time with her dog Annie.

Nick Hahlbeck, PhD, Fisheries Scientist

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Dr. Nick Hahlbeck

Fisheries Scientist

Dr. Nick Hahlbeck joined MRAG Americas in April 2022 as a Fishery Assessment Analyst and is now Fisheries Scientist. He works in our Certification Division on assessments and consulting projects related to sustainability standards, including MSC and RFM. Before joining MRAG Americas, Nick was a researcher, leading efforts in the field and behind the computer to answer practical questions about fish ecology, climate change, and bycatch. His experience spans commercial, recreational, and subsistence fisheries in marine and freshwater ecosystems, and has involved collaboration with universities, state and federal agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and anglers. Nick holds a B.S. with majors in Biology and Marine Science and minors in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Chemistry from the University of Miami, and a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University.

Carolina Vargas, Social Accountability Auditor and QMS Manager

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Social Accountability Auditor and QMS Manager

Carolina Vargas Hernandez joined MRAG Americas in 2021 and is now a Social Accountability Auditor and QMS Manager in our Certification Division. She is responsible for developing our Social Accountability and Auditing Program in Fisheries Supply Chains, leading certification audits under the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and Health (FISH) Standard for Crew, supporting Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) to meet Human Rights and Social Responsibility policy, and providing support on other projects with social compliance components.   Carolina has over 12 years of experience in social compliance, sustainability consulting and auditing across different sectors with a history in commitment to social and environmental stewardship, such as Apparel: Sumerra, Social & Labor Convergence, IT: Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), Agriculture: Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), Sedex – SMETA and FISH Standard for Crew. She has trained and provided technical and capacity-building support for auditors, suppliers, and scheme owners in the Americas. She has completed more than 500 audits for Responsible Supply Chain Audits against Social and Security schemes across the industries (Agriculture, Manufacture, Food, Tech, Transportation, Warehouses, 3PL). Her certifications and completed courses include APSCA Certified Social Compliance Auditor (CSCA), Social & Labor Convergence Verifier (SLCP), Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), SMETA Auditor, PVH, ISO 14001, and SA8000.

Debra Welsh

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Debra Welsh
MBA, Business Manager

Debra Welsh joined MRAG Americas in August of 2021 as the Business Manager and is an integral part of the Executive Team. She is responsible for managing the financial and business systems of the company and overseeing related administrative processes. She prepares financial information, including key performance indicators, for presentation to the Executive Team and consults with senior management on company financial performance. Debra has over 25 years of accounting experience. She received her undergraduate accounting degree from Binghamton University; and her MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver. In her off-work hours she enjoys reading and relaxing with her family on the lanai.

Clara Robison

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Clara Robison, M.S.
Program Manager SSIAD

Clara Robison joined MRAG Americas in 2022 as a Program Officer and is now Program Manager SSIAD for the Seafood Sustainability Initiatives and Auditing Division (SSIAD). She works on the ISSF portfolio and the Whole Foods shellfish audits, as well as on developing new work streams. Clara is originally from Jacksonville, FL and currently resides in North Carolina, where she was previously working as an Environmental Health Specialist for the NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries. Her hobbies include hiking and volunteering in her local community. Clara holds her M.S. in Marine Science from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William & Mary, and a B.S. in Coastal Biology, with a Minor in Psychology, from the University of North Florida.

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