LEADERSHIP TEAM & ADVISORS
Jennifer Hinkel
Founder, Resilience Racing
Jennifer is the founder of Resilience Racing. She is passionate about sailing and racing as a way to improve physical and mental health, and believes that racing helped her overcome the stress and anxiety she experienced after overcoming Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jennifer is active in both the cancer survivor and sailing communities.Jennifer began racing competitively in 2010 in the San Francisco Bay. She has been part of racing teams in the US, Argentina, and the UK, and is the co-author of “Getting Started in Yacht Racing.” In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Master Mariners Benevolent Association and is the Staff Commodore of the Presidio Yacht Club. When she’s not on the water, Jennifer is a Partner at McGivney Global Advisors, where she consults with biotech and healthcare companies to help ensure that patients are able to access innovative cancer treatments.
Anya Bandt, MD
Medical Advisor
Anya Bandt is a medical doctor specializing in dermatology and has worked with numerous cancer patients and survivors. She is also an avid sailor and racer and is passionate about the healing power of the sea. When she’s not looking after patients or racing the San Francisco Bay, Anya also loves to make music and sings with a band.
Barnaby Ferrero
Strategic Advisor
Barnaby is an accomplished blue water sailor and a social impact entrepreneur. Hailing from England and Italy, he is passionate about educating people on the role of the ocean in our lives. He is a co-founder of the Going Blue Foundation, which is dedicated to protecting the sea.
Joe Ording
Advisor, Skipper & Fleet Manager
Joe Ording is a passionate sailor and the co-author of “Getting Started in Yacht Racing.” He has extensive experience in the maritime industry, including managing a charter fleet and working in a chandlery He is a skilled marine engine mechanic and a professional crew. Joe supports Resilience Racing by overseeing the restoration of Mistress II and sourcing/managing charter boats for additional teams.
Lisa Theodoratus
Licensed Captain & Sailing Advisor
Lisa is a licensed USCG captain and an experienced charter and racing sailor and is a Board Member of the Presidio Yacht Club. She is also a small business owner. Lisa supports Resilience Racing as a member of the Board and as a sailing instructor and trainer.
Volunteer Coaches
Richard vanEhrenkrook
Jenny Benton
Amy Henry
Louisa Pickering