PADI Instructor

Staff

Marine Scientist

My dive journey began in 2016 while studying at Juniata College - and I've been hooked ever since. In 2021, I moved to Miami to pursue a master's degree in marine biology at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, and in 2022 earned my Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification through Diver's Paradise.

With my master's degree and OWSI certification in hand, I spent three years aboard Sea|mester vessels, logging over 30,000 nautical miles and teaching marine science and diving courses across some of the most remote and biodiverse waters on the planet — from the Galápagos Islands and Fiji to Moorea, Cocos Keeling, and Ahe Atoll in the Tuamotus.

Along the way, I've had the privilege of contributing to marine conservation through organizations including UM Rescue a Reef and Coral Gardeners, working hands-on to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems.

I'm thrilled to be back home in Pennsylvania and excited to join the West Shore Scuba family. My aim is to bring that global perspective here - sharing my love for the ocean, launching PADI AWARE courses, and building citizen science initiatives that connect our local dive community to real conservation efforts worldwide.