Experienced conservation science researcher and practitioner, 20+ years directing programs and nonprofit program development, and 25+ years in higher education (program development, broadening participation and DEI initiatives, teaching, curriculum, campus sustainability initiatives and field programs). Demonstrated history of proposal writing and fundraising. Experience in coral reef conservation, working with indigenous communities, marine and coastal management planning, disaster mitigation and expedition planning and leading. Committed to equity in conservation, and elevating the voices of local and indigenous people of place to promote their leadership in management and conservation.