About me

I trained as a scientist, worked in academia for a few years, switched to a full time focus on conservation, gained some tech tekkers, and had some fabulous adventures with some wonderful people along the way. I have been privileged to have some great mentors, including: George Somero, Frank Moore, & Roy Keene

Business

Ocean Insight LLC - Ocean conservation, science, and technology

Current Contracts

Global Fishing Watch; Windward

Recent Contracts

Climate TRACE; OceanMind - Senior Analyst and Project Manager

Education:

B.A., Biology, Reed College

Ph.D., Biology, University of California, San Diego

Stanford University Graduate School of Business, non degree

Positions:

Assistant Professor, Marine Sciences, University of Connecticut

Vice President, Ocean Conservancy

Global Seafood Leader, WWF International

Senior Researcher, Oceans, Vulcan Inc.

Founder and CEO, Ocean Insight LLC

Etc.

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Personal

I live and work on Bainbridge Island, Washington and enjoy nearby and faraway oceans, forests, and mountains. I like adventure running and swimming, and I’ve seen wonderful things underwater and on trails.