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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.

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Peter Girguis

Peter Girguis

Board Member

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

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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.

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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.

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Roderick MacLeod

Roderick MacLeod

Board Treasurer

Roderick MacLeod is a management consultant and investment advisor.

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Terry Garcia

Terry Garcia

Board Member

Terry Garcia is currently the President of Exploration Ventures, providing strategic counsel to global clients across a range of sectors.

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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.

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