About us.
Our leadership team is responsible for ensuring the company’s direction aligns with Coastal Guardians Alliance’s mission of fostering a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
Michael Wallace
Founder & President
Board Member
Michael has experience in nonprofit management and volunteer program coordination. His strong commitment to community service and passion for environmental preservation fueled his founding of Coastal Guardians Alliance. A Florida native, Michael spent his early childhood by the ocean, fostering a lifelong appreciation for coastal conservation. Michael is a Virginia Tech Hokie (2018) and is currently pursuing his medical degree as part of LECOM-Bradenton’s class of 2026.
Victoria Young
Vice President
Board Member
Before moving to Florida, Victoria was the president of a nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh that raised money for children that could not afford healthcare. Afterward, she moved to Bradenton to start her journey in medical school. She is committed to meeting patients where they are and improving access to care. Although Victoria is very involved in medical volunteerism, she has an extensive background as a volunteer for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and KEY club. No matter what the job is, her mission for unity and empowering our community members is the ultimate goal. She loves to see people coming together to accomplish a common goal. Victoria does not take her role as vice president lightly as she is determined to make a lasting difference in our beaches and community. She hopes to be a welcoming and approachable board member for community members to lean on, as we are stronger together.
Madison Wallace
Secretary/Treasurer
Board Member
Madison is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in her community. As a practicing physical therapist, she finds fulfillment in improving her patients’ lives. Through her role with Coastal Guardians Alliance, Madison extends her commitment to service beyond the hospital, working to preserve coastal ecosystems and support community resilience. A proud Virginia Tech Hokie (2019), she’s inspired by the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), which continues to shape her dedication to both people and the environment.
Mikayla Townsend
Marketing Director
Mikayla is an experienced marketing professional with a background in high-impact environmental advocacy and public awareness. Previously at the Out of Home Advertising Agency of America (OAAA), Mikayla developed large-scale initiatives that captured public attention and amplified engagement. Her collaboration with National Geographic’s Photo Ark deepened her commitment to conservation, leveraging storytelling to inspire action. At Coastal Guardians Alliance, she combines this expertise to create impactful, data-driven outreach, empowering communities for a healthier, sustainable future.
Breanna Van Loon
Program Director,
Community Cleanup Program
Breanna is dedicated to serving her community and understands that even the smallest contribution can have a significant impact. In high school and her undergraduate career, Breanna organized/took part in many service events, especially community clean ups. She was Community Service Chair (2018) of the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. at the University of South Florida. Breanna was born and raised in Florida and takes pride in the Tampa Bay Area. She is a USF alumna (2020) and is currently attending medical school at LECOM-Bradenton (class of 2026).
Saloni Chadha
Program Director,
Youth Ambassador Program
Saloni is a medical student who is originally from Buffalo, New York. In high school, she would volunteer with her town’s youth service consortium, which inspired her to be the director of CGA’s Youth Ambassador Program. Saloni is passionate about promoting leadership, service, and advocating skills to the youth. Through her role with Coastal Guardians Alliance, she plans to serve the community and empower the local high school students to do the same.
Adam Bobak
Public Relations Manager
Adam is a medical student originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania. Growing up, he was used to enduring feet of snow and the blistering conditions that threatened lives and property in the mountains of Pennsylvania during the winter months. Though he knew how to handle a blizzard, hurricanes were something that he had never experienced before moving to Florida for school. Fortunately, Adam has never been majorly impacted by the devastating effects of a hurricane but has seen their effects in recent months across Florida. Through his position as Public Relations Manager of the Coastal Guardians Alliance, Adam hopes to raise awareness to local news and media outlets about events where the community can band together to help those impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters.