Research Staff

Gordon began working for EIH as a research associate in 2011. She obtained her M.S. in Biology from Georgia Southern University and her B.S. in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Her prior experience covers broad topics such as examination of physiological adaptations, biomechanics, ecological and environmental impacts on populations, and reproductive endocrinology. Gordon has had the opportunity to work with a wide range of vertebrate species, but her primary senior research role at EIH involves the study of turtles. Since working for EIH, she has participated in interdisciplinary projects ranging from water quality monitoring to population demographics and ecology.

Mandi Gordon's Bio

Chau is a senior research associate at EIH, where she has contributed to research efforts since 2017. She graduated from UHCL with her M.S. in Environmental Science in 2024 and her B.S. in Environmental Science in 2017. Her master's thesis focused on floating wetland treatment systems.

Kaylei Chau's Bio

Dotter is the equipment coordinator for the Environmental Institute of Houston. He is responsible for the upkeep and management of a wide range of specialized equipment, vehicles, vessels, and other assets utilized by the institute's research staff and students. He is also working toward obtaining his Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) license to become a licensed captain.

Richard Dotter's Bio

Martin is a research technician with the Environmental Institute of Houston. She earned her B.S. in Environmental Science from Messiah University. Martin contributes to multiple projects, including the Texas Clean Rivers Program and the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program.

Hanah Martin's Bio

McDaniel is a senior research associate with the Environmental Institute of Houston. She received her M.S. in Environmental Science from UHCL and her B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology from West Texas A&M University. McDaniel serves as the quality assurance officer and manages supplies for the Texas Clean Rivers Program at EIH. She was also a team leader for the National Coastal Conditions Assessment and leads field operations for the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program.

Sherah McDaniel's Bio

Rogers is a research technician at the Environmental Institute of Houston. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Rogers assists with field operations for the Texas Clean Rivers Program. Additionally, she contributes to field operations and data analysis for the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program.

Melanie Rogers' Bio

Santee is a research associate at the Environmental Institute of Houston. He holds an M.S. in Ecology and Conservation Biology and a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University. Specializing in fish taxonomy, Santee served as a team lead for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment project.

Noah Santee's Bio