Board of Directors

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.

Board Member

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

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.

Board Member

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

Board Member

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

Board Secretary

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

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.

Board Treasurer

Roderick MacLeod is a management consultant and investment advisor.