About DSBF

KC has proudly served as the President of DSBF since 2018, and it continues to be a true passion of hers. After retiring from a career as an elementary school teacher, KC now enjoys spending time scuba diving, stand-up paddling, hiking, traveling, and reading. Doheny holds a special place in KC’s heart, and KC is grateful for all that it offers. In addition, KC volunteers as a Tide Pool Docent for both the Ocean Institute and the City of Dana Point.

Michael Ahumada has been a Doheny State Beach Foundation board member for 13 years and in the position of Vice-President for 7 years.  Born and raised in the Beach Cities area he has grown up surfing Doheny State Beach since the age of 6 where he was pushed into his first wave at Boneyard.  His passion and love for Doheny State Beach runs deep along with family ties of serving the Park going back over 45 years.  Michael also is a longtime member of the Doheny Longboard Surfing Association and serves on that Board as well.  Professionally he has been a…

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I have been a resident of Dana Point for almost 40 years. I have traveled to and enjoyed the California State Parks my entire life. It is a privilege to work with an amazing group of volunteers and CSP employees to make Doheny State Beach a place where people can recreate and celebrate life…and perhaps learn about and build an understanding of the natural beauty in and out of the water.

Kip has enjoyed Doheny State Beach for the past 45 years and has been a member of the Doheny State Beach Foundation for over 14 years, serving as a board member for the past five years. He has a passion for the underwater world as both a Master Scuba Diver and an underwater photographer. Kip is certified as an Underwater Naturalist and volunteers as a docent in the Doheny State Beach aquarium. He has also dedicated the last 11 years to serving as a tidepool docent with the Ocean Institute.

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Mario, has been surfing Doheny since 1962. Married to Hilda, proud parents of Mario, Paul, and Mark. Grandparents to 10, Great Grandparents to 3. Joined DSBF( DSBIA) Board in 1998.

Born in San Bernardino on 03/13/1946. Moved to San Clemente in 1953 when my dad was transferred to the Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton. Graduated from Old Capo High School in 1964. Got drafted in 1966 so I Joined the Navy Amphibious forces and did two tours to Vietnam in my 4 years. Graduated from Cal State Fullerton University with a geology degree. Was a Geotechnical Engineering Geologist for 30 years then retired.

Donna Kalez is the daughter of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching founder, Don Hansen and was born and raised in San Clemente, California.  Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching, in Dana Point , Ca. is simply in her blood having been reared around the business her Dad built. Dana Wharf has been a leader having based success on global responsible sportfishing and pioneering whale watching back in 1961, and opening the Dana Wharf location in 1971. Her responsibilities include managing the daily operations of all business segments at Dana Wharf . She also sits on various community non-profit boards including Doheny State…