Originally from Rochester, NY, Steff joined Sailors for the Sea as Communications Manager in February 2025. Their passion for the ocean began as a child searching for shark teeth in Florida, a love that only grew stronger over time, leading them to get tattoos of various marine animals. They’ve called coastal places like Key West … Read more
Emily is a marine biologist with a focus on science communication and environmental education. Originally hailing from Connecticut, Emily earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and French Studies at Wheaton College MA before returning to her hometown to teach biology at Suffield Academy. She then enrolled in the Three Seas Master’s program through Northeastern University, … Read more
Shelley is a native Rhode Islander who has spent a lifetime sailing with family from Bar Harbor, ME to Long Island, NY. She has a doctoral degree from the University of Rhode Island with a focus on microbial ecology in coastal marine environments. Prior to becoming the Director of Sailors for the Sea, she was … Read more
