Sandra M. Turner Email & Phone Number

With over 15 years of experience in higher education administration and education, I am grateful to be able to take time away from the office to answer the call of servant leadership. As a National Geographic Explorer and Educator, I apply my research and technical expertise in conservation, geography, and climate change to create a more resilient and equitable world for all.National Geographic Explorer's Profile:https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/sandra-m-turnerSandra M. TurnerGlobal Climate Change and Ocean Literacy EducatorSandra Turner is a global climate and ocean educator. Her pedagogy includes a blend of field experiences as an ocean conservationist, free diver, and photographer. Turner integrates exploration-based learning with STEAM, geography, mapping applications, and digital storytelling to inspire awe and curiosity about the natural world in new generations of explorers. Turner partners with Marine Protected Areas on coral reef and mangrove restoration projects to help build stronger biodiversity and coastal resiliency in the Caribbean region. On a quest to explore the Caribbean’s tropical rainforests and World Heritage sites, her own research focuses on the geological formation of islands, the history of hurricanes, and the Caribbean’s changing landscapes and culture due to the impacts of climate change. Trained under former Vice President Al Gore, Turner is a Climate Reality Corp member, serving as a facilitator and training mentor. She received further training in climate science from Yale University, Harvard University, and the SDG Academy. A National Geographic Certified Educator and Explorer, Turner is a 2020 recipient of the National Geographic Society's COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund and the 2022 WayFinder Grant. Professional DataHISTORY AT NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICCertified Educator, 2021 Emerging Explorer, 2022 GranteeSCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINESOceanographerTECHNICAL DISCIPLINESAdventurer, Conservationist, Diver, Photographer, Educator