Joth Davis, PhD
Co-Founder / Chair of the Board
Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, owner of Baywater Shellfish Company, and long-time leader in shellfish aquaculture and restoration.
Our team
Scientists and practitioners dedicated to shellfish aquaculture
Pacific Hybreed brings together world-class expertise in shellfish biology and genetics with hands-on commercial farming experience.
Co-Founders
Dennis Hedgecock
Co-Founder / Chief Science Officer Emeritus
Paxson H. Offield Emeritus Professor in Fisheries Ecology at USC, Fellow of the AAAS, and internationally recognized expert in shellfish genetics with over 140 scholarly publications.
Leadership
Melissa Dellatorre
Chief Executive Officer
Background in aquaculture, marine genetics, and physiology. PhD focused on resilience to environmental stressors in marine invertebrate larvae.
Francis Pan
Chief Science Officer
Leads Pacific Hybreed’s research. Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with a focus on shellfish physiology and genetics; passionate about sustainable food production.
Staff
Megan Fellstrom
Research Technician
B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Washington. Contributes to aquaculture research with a strong foundation in marine science and food systems.
Will Hadley
Research Technician
Background in intertidal ecology, North Pacific commercial fisheries, and chemical research. Focused on how physical environments shape aquatic life and industry.
Samuel Tuhy
Technician
Grew up in Kealakekua, Hawai‘i. Experience in aquaculture and algae farming; passionate about climate solutions and giving back to his home community.
Gillian Douglas
Technician
B.S. in Marine Sciences from Cal Poly SLO. Discovered her passion for aquaculture and sustainable seafood production through shellfish farming.
Cole Sharbonow
Technician
Humboldt State graduate in ecology, water systems, and sustainability. Focused on responsible aquaculture practices that protect biodiversity and water quality.
Want to join our team? Send your resume to melissa@pacifichybreed.com .