Jesse Traller Ojeda, Ph.D

Climate Resilient Monterey Bay Grant Manager

Dr. Jesse Traller Ojeda is a seasoned biologist and project manager with a PhD in Marine Biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego.

Dr. Traller Ojeda has extensive experience in applied research toward climate change mitigation.  She served as a Senior Scientist at Global Algae Innovations, where she managed a portfolio of over $30 million in government R&D awards and led initiatives directed toward algae-based sustainable food and energy. In addition to her former work, she is actively involved in STEM education and workforce development through her service as a Board Director and curriculum developer for the 501c3 Algae Foundation.

Dr. Traller Ojeda is dedicated to the implementation of sustainable technologies and climate adaptation strategies while fostering public engagement and education. In addition to her doctorate, Dr. Traller Ojeda also has an MS in Oceanography and a BS in Molecular Biology. In her free time, she loves camping, especially in Baja, and playing with her rescue pup Hector.