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The Innovation & Business Engagement Hub (IBE Hub) is the point of entry for industry partners and entrepreneurs to connect with UC Santa Cruz discoveries, innovations, resources, and talent. Within the IBE Hub, the industry alliances team is responsible for developing and stewarding industry research collaborations to diversify research funding and accelerate innovation.Industry Engagement: Programmatic Development, Building, and Maintaining Partnerships- Orchestrates innovative… Show more The Innovation & Business Engagement Hub (IBE Hub) is the point of entry for industry partners and entrepreneurs to connect with UC Santa Cruz discoveries, innovations, resources, and talent. Within the IBE Hub, the industry alliances team is responsible for developing and stewarding industry research collaborations to diversify research funding and accelerate innovation.Industry Engagement: Programmatic Development, Building, and Maintaining Partnerships- Orchestrates innovative university-industry partnerships, driving programmatic development and maintaining relationships through proactive engagement- Manages the full lifecycle of industry collaborations, facilitates agreements, and strategically enhances alliances for impactful growth- Develops marketing and communication efforts, ensuring effective outreach and clear reporting for benchmarking purposes Show less

SALT is a $5M public-private partnership between the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and major foundations (Packard, Moore, Walton). SALT convenes a global community of governments, the seafood industry, and non-governmental organizations working together to share ideas and collaborate on solutions for legal and sustainable seafood.Project and team management- Manage key operations and outputs in line with federal government requirements for the Seafood Alliance for… Show more SALT is a $5M public-private partnership between the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and major foundations (Packard, Moore, Walton). SALT convenes a global community of governments, the seafood industry, and non-governmental organizations working together to share ideas and collaborate on solutions for legal and sustainable seafood.Project and team management- Manage key operations and outputs in line with federal government requirements for the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT)- Oversee project teams to execute annual work plan activities, including budget managementBusiness development and strategy- Lead Latin American and Caribbean portfolio for SALT to develop new strategic opportunities- Lead projects related to government funder outreach, funding proposals, and grant reporting- Develop, cultivate, and retain existing and new strategic relationshipsFacilitation / training- Design and facilitate in-person and virtual capacity building for cross-functional stakeholders, including events tailored for the Latin American and Caribbean regionMulti-stakeholder engagement- Serve as a sustainability advisor to 2 external coalitions for their strategies, grant-making and action planning- Manage teams to design capacity-building programs for pre-competitive industry collaborations in Japan and the UKOrganizational development- Refine and operationalize equity vision to embed DE&I in organizational culture- Manage SALT monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) plan for progress tracking and knowledge management Show less

Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) Project Leadership- Provided senior leadership to USAID global alliance for collaboration and knowledge sharing- Co-led strategic development activities and relationship building for SALT/FishWise's international development work- Supported country application of the Comprehensive Traceability Principles, particularly in Latin America, to guide stakeholders in their traceability actions- Engaged with traceability and IUU… Show more Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) Project Leadership- Provided senior leadership to USAID global alliance for collaboration and knowledge sharing- Co-led strategic development activities and relationship building for SALT/FishWise's international development work- Supported country application of the Comprehensive Traceability Principles, particularly in Latin America, to guide stakeholders in their traceability actions- Engaged with traceability and IUU experts, multi-stakeholder collaborations, industry, and NGOs at global events- Provided oversight and management of key SALT operations and outputs, including annual report, work plan, partner grants, and USAID deliverables - Planned, coordinated, and adjusted data targets for the SALT Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plan and results chain Direct Supply Chain Engagement & Collective Industry Engagement- Provided oversight and advisory functions to pre-competitive industry collaborations and capacity building projects, especially on social responsibility-related work streams- Developed and managed (from scoping to project completion) 20+ partnerships with businesses and multi-stakeholder collaboratives, managing cross-cutting teams and interdisciplinary scopes of work (partners have included: ALDI SOUTH Group, ALDI Nord, Iberostar Group, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Albertsons Companies, others) - Secured 8+ new corporate partners for FishWise totaling $540,000+ in revenue, expanding geographic (e.g., EU/Latin America) and sectoral reach (e.g., hospitality sector)- Designed corporate sustainability programs in line with client needs, translating technical info into digestible guidance via briefs, reports and presentations- Served as strategic advisor to Sea Pact, a group of leading North American seafood companies driving social, economic, and environmental responsibility Equity - Served as an active member of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee Show less

Strategy Coordination & Implementation- Facilitated FishWise’s formal strategic planning process (primarily conducted virtually with remote teams) and oversaw the finalization of a multi-year strategic plan- Researched and scoped external strategic opportunities in the rapidly evolving seafood landscape to ensure strategic directions aligned with the needs of the sustainable seafood movement and stakeholders- Supported communication about the organization’s strategic directions and… Show more Strategy Coordination & Implementation- Facilitated FishWise’s formal strategic planning process (primarily conducted virtually with remote teams) and oversaw the finalization of a multi-year strategic plan- Researched and scoped external strategic opportunities in the rapidly evolving seafood landscape to ensure strategic directions aligned with the needs of the sustainable seafood movement and stakeholders- Supported communication about the organization’s strategic directions and progress to the FishWise Board of Directors, funders, collaborators, and business partnersBusiness Development- Led and served as liaison for FishWise’s business development efforts for environmental, social, and traceability services- Identified opportunities to scale and/or evolve FishWise's services and industry engagement to achieve mission impact Show less

- Executed FishWise's industry partnerships from business development through project completion with Iberostar Group, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Santa Monica Seafood, North Atlantic/Bali Seafood International, and Sea Pact to strengthen environmentally and socially responsible business practices

Drawing on scientific data and broad networks, FishWise collaborates with our seafood industry partners to understand their operating environments, establish sustainability goals, and customize implementation plans that enable them to adopt more sustainable practices. Uniquely positioned between our partners and marine conservation organizations, FishWise acts as the industry compass and toolkit for navigating the transition to sustainable seafood value chains.

Since 2001, the New England Aquarium (NEAq) has advised major seafood corporations on the environmental responsibility of the fish and shellfish products they buy and sell. NEAq provides support to these companies on a diversity of topics including the development of policies and programs related to seafood sustainability, issues surrounding procurement, and marketing and outreach. Through these efforts, NEAq aims to influence seafood supply chains to favor marine conservation.My work… Show more Since 2001, the New England Aquarium (NEAq) has advised major seafood corporations on the environmental responsibility of the fish and shellfish products they buy and sell. NEAq provides support to these companies on a diversity of topics including the development of policies and programs related to seafood sustainability, issues surrounding procurement, and marketing and outreach. Through these efforts, NEAq aims to influence seafood supply chains to favor marine conservation.My work as a wild fisheries specialist involved researching, analyzing, and writing communications on domestic and international wild-capture fish stocks to support projects within the Aquarium's Sustainable Seafood Program (SSP). I analyzed the production methods of seafood retailers and suppliers to advise corporations on how to incorporate environmentally responsible sourcing policies and practices into their supply chains.Responsibilities:• Researched production practices of domestic and international wild fishery industries• Wrote science-based reports, memos and position statements• Analyzed production methods with respect to industry and environmental criteria for responsible seafood sourcing initiatives• Kept abreast of timely related news and information• Evaluated different production scenarios and codes of practice for commonly produced wild fisheries species to refine and create internal assessment tools• Contacted and interacted with the fishing industry, other seafood businesses, scientists and conservation community• Identified and facilitated opportunities to engage industry and other stakeholders in research and improvement efforts• Attended and presented papers/posters/talks at conferences, workshops, and professional meetings Show less

• Conducted research on Phoenix Islands Protected Area/Pacific Islands region, focusing on endangered sperm whales and analyzing historic distributions with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to determine implications for future whale conservation management plans in PIPA• Represented NEAq in professional manner to independently present sperm whaling research and answer audience inquiries at 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology (Baltimore, July 2013)•… Show more • Conducted research on Phoenix Islands Protected Area/Pacific Islands region, focusing on endangered sperm whales and analyzing historic distributions with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to determine implications for future whale conservation management plans in PIPA• Represented NEAq in professional manner to independently present sperm whaling research and answer audience inquiries at 26th International Congress for Conservation Biology (Baltimore, July 2013)• Research accepted for 3rd International Marine Protected Area Congress (France, October 2013)• Wrote scientific manuscript on research findings for future submission to peer-reviewed journal • Collaborated with variety of marine professionals to research issues related to NEAq conservation initiatives, including marine life, resource valuation, fisheries and related laws, and protected area management• Revised species list, compiled updated endangered/threatened species list, and created bird ID guide for PIPA• Developed engaging public outreach content for social media and web pages with international audience, achieving 11% increase in growth of Facebook page ‘likes’ since the start of this position and establishment of PIPA YouTube channel• Reviewed scientific and technical documents such as MPA management plan, UNESCO World Heritage Site Nomination Dossier, expedition reports, and fisheries reports and utilized online databases for research• Cultivated strong knowledge of Pacific Islands flora and fauna by identifying species in expedition photos Show less

The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) is the largest marine protected area in the Pacific Ocean and a unique conservation effort by a Least Developed Nation, the Republic of Kiribati. The PIPA was established through joint efforts by Kiribati, Conservation International, and the New England Aquarium. My responsibilities as the PIPA intern for the New England Aquarium Conservation Department included:• Collaborated with the Conservation Projects Coordinator to gather information on… Show more The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) is the largest marine protected area in the Pacific Ocean and a unique conservation effort by a Least Developed Nation, the Republic of Kiribati. The PIPA was established through joint efforts by Kiribati, Conservation International, and the New England Aquarium. My responsibilities as the PIPA intern for the New England Aquarium Conservation Department included:• Collaborated with the Conservation Projects Coordinator to gather information on marine mammals and ecological history of Phoenix Islands region• Conducted thorough research (including travel to offsite locales for primary sources) to draft review papers and annotated bibliographies for future PIPA studies• Developed educational content for Phoenix Islands Protected Area Facebook page and blog posts for the New England Aquarium website Show less

• Independently developed and completed funded research projects and presented findings at symposium• Outreached to and collaborated with leading scientists, peers, and other professionals• Capitalized on electronic literature databases and variety of other data resources for literature review• Performed relevant lab work, including handling and preparing marine specimens for sampling• Spring 2013 project: Historic Distribution of Sperm Whales in the Phoenix Islands Protected… Show more • Independently developed and completed funded research projects and presented findings at symposium• Outreached to and collaborated with leading scientists, peers, and other professionals• Capitalized on electronic literature databases and variety of other data resources for literature review• Performed relevant lab work, including handling and preparing marine specimens for sampling• Spring 2013 project: Historic Distribution of Sperm Whales in the Phoenix Islands Protected Area, Kiribati• Summer 2012 project: Serial Isotopic Analysis of Longfin and Shortfin Squid of the NW Atlantic Ocean Show less