NGO:• Researcher, Principal Investigator, Technology for Shark Team One’s global research programs• Disney Conservation Fund - Grant Recipient for Shark Team One's "Endangered Whale Shark Conservation Program"• Microsoft AI for Earth - Grant Recipient for Shark Team One's "Building Marine Wildlife Corridors for Sharks Using Artificial Intelligence” project• Zoo Miami Wildlife Conservation Fund - Grant Recipient for Shark Team One's "Endangered Whale Shark Conservation Program"• Supported by the S.E.E. (Science, Exploration, Education) Initiative with National Geographic, Avatar Alliance Foundation and partners• The Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation - Florida Environment Grant Recipient for Shark Team One's "Ocean Ecosystem Protection Program" and "Underwater Florida - Windows to Hope" multimedia projectConservation/Journalism/Photography/Film:• Honored nominee for the Tällberg SNF Eliasson Global Leadership Prize - 2021• Contributing Researcher, Writer & Photographer National Geographic Field Notes• Nominee for the Indianapolis Prize - the Indianapolis Prize recognizes conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species• Member of the Jackson Wild Collective global storytelling community• Contributing Science Editor, Photojournalist & Writer, The Sylvia Earle Alliance• Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) inductee• Ocean Artists Society inducteeNGO Founder and Board of Directors:• Complex knowledge of endangered species policy, ecology and conservation• Strong ability to set goals and execute research projects under tight deadlines and difficult situations• Marine Protected Area planning and zoning • Community engagement and creation of working groups for endangered species management• Developing and managing core NGO programs• Developing technical innovation for conservation outcomesMedia:• Academy Award winning film projects• Peabody Award winning television projects