We are immensely grateful to the dedicated team of organizers, whose passion and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the Texas Plastic Pollution Symposium (TPPS) 2026 into a dynamic and impactful event. Their commitment to addressing plastic pollution in the state of Texas has been the driving force behind the success of this symposium.

• Jace Tunnell
  Harte Research Institute
• Tracy Weatherall
  Harte Research Institute
• Matthew Abernathy
  Galveston Bay Estuary Program
• Lisa Marshall
  Galveston Bay Estuary Program
• Neil McQueen
  Surfrider Foundation-Coastal Bend
• Sarah Burgess
  Surfrider Foundation-Galveston
• Katie Swanson
  Mission-Aransas NERR/UT Marine Science Institute
• Joan Garland
  Port Aransas Tourism Bureau and Chamber of Commerce
• Quinn Hendrick
  Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program
• Alexis Sabine
  Texas Sea Grant
• Brandi Keller
  Texas Sea Grant
• Anna Weis
  Texas Sea Grant
• Megan Towery
  Texas Sea Grant
• Mallory Shetley
  Texas Sea Grant
• Lily Pritchett
  Humanscale
• Joanie Steinhaus
  Turtle Island Restoration Network
• Brittany McWhorter
  Turtle Island Restoration Network
• Sandra Metoyer
  Friends of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
• Amanda Hackney
  Black Cat GIS
• Stennie Meadours
  Texas Master Naturalist
• Natasha Zarnstorff
  Galveston Bay Foundation
• Anna Deichmann
  ABC Splash
• Rob Glover
  Hold on to your Butts 

Their collective efforts have shaped TPPS into a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and impactful discussions. We extend our sincere appreciation for their contributions to the success of TPPS 2026.