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Meet the Team

Katy Croff Bell

Katy Croff Bell

Founder and President

Dr. Katy Croff Bell is the Founder and President of the Ocean Discovery League and a National Geographic Explorer. She is on a mission to make the deep sea more accessible to all.

Nadiah Rosli

Nadiah Rosli

Capacity Development Program Manager

Nadiah Rosli is a program manager and communications specialist who is co-developing the Ocean Discovery League's community and evaluation programs.

Colleen McNutt

Colleen McNutt

Business Manager

Colleen is a business and grant manager, accountant and a professor teaching computerized accounting at a local community college.

Susan Poulton

Susan Poulton

Vice President, Strategy and Communications

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

Michelle Guraieb

Michelle Guraieb

Community Program Coordinator

Michelle Guraieb is a biological oceanographer from Mexico with a passion for deep-sea ecosystems, science communication, and community development.

Dan Novy

Dan Novy

Imagineer

Dr. Dan Novy is an artist and engineer, focusing on creating enriched, active, and inspired media experiences. He contributes to sensors and systems development and outreach projects.

Brian Kennedy

Brian Kennedy

Chief Scientist

Dr. Brian Kennedy is a deep sea ecologist whose research focuses on how environmental drivers influence deep sea organisms.

Kristen Johannes

Kristen Johannes

Research Consultant

Dr. Kristen Johannes is a cognitive scientist and marine conservationist. She develops interactive tools and data products to assess capacity and guide global deep-seafloor exploration.

Siobhan Keefe

Siobhan Keefe

Financial Advisor

Siobhan Keefe serves as a senior financial advisor for Ocean Discovery League.

Our Global Community

We work with a global network of partners and collaborators who shape our projects and strategies through co-design initiatives and community feedback. 

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