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Board of Directors

Ellen Blix

Ellen Blix

Board Chair

Ellen Blix is a partner at SignalFire, an early-stage venture capital manager based in San Francisco. She is the current Board Chair of Ocean Discovery League.

Terry Garcia

Terry Garcia

Board Member

Terry Garcia is the President of Exploration Ventures, providing strategic counsel to global clients.

Craig McLean

Craig McLean

Board Member

Craig McLean served in NOAA for over 40 years as a uniformed commissioned officer and as a member of the Senior Executive Service as acting Chief Scientist.

Rafael Anta

Rafael Anta

Board Member

Rafael Anta is a Principal Specialist in the Competitiveness, Technology and Innovation Division at the Inter-American Development Bank.

Peter Girguis

Peter Girguis

Board Member

Dr. Peter Girguis is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University.

Susan Poulton

Susan Poulton

Board Secretary

Susan Poulton is a strategy and digital media specialist. Her work focuses on digital products, strategic planning, fundraising, and communications.

Katy Croff Bell

Katy Croff Bell

Board Member

Dr. Katy Croff Bell is a deep sea explorer who is passionate about developing new ways to better understand the ocean and make it more accessible.

Roderick MacLeod

Roderick MacLeod

Board Treasurer

Roderick MacLeod is a management consultant and investment advisor.

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