Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Staff

Catherine Parsells, Executive Director CEO

Sarah Kirspel, Executive Director Designee

Captain Sharon Dounce, Port Captain and Relief Captain

Captain Lauren Morgens, Ship's Master

Captain Jim Fitzgerald, Chief Mate/Relief Captain

Jan Ross, Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Kathryne Peterson, Assistant Director of Education

Daniela Perez, Community Engagement Manager

Christine Bohner, Office Administrator

Ann Godley, Port Captain's Office Assistant

Chris Peterson, Engineer

Aida Morgan-Russell, Second Mate

Crowe Potter, Ship’s Cook


To reach our staff, please visit the section of the site that corresponds to their area and complete a "contact us" form. You may also email a message to our Office Administrator or call 302.429.7447.