Frank is a longtime advocate for water with deep expertise on the crisis at the Salton Sea and its affects on wildlife and public health. He was appointed to join the state of California Colorado River Board in 2023 to represent the public and has been a hardworking advocate not only for the more than 400 species of migratory birds that depend on the Sea as a vital stopover in the desert, but for the residents of local communities hard-hit by hazardous dust blown off the increasingly exposed lakebed. Prior to his work with Audubon, Frank worked in law enforcement, as a clergy member, as a mental health professional, and helped found “Por la Creacion: a faith-based coalition” aimed at engaging Latino families in conservation and policymaking work.