Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
G Mark Miller Founder and CEOCommander Miller directed, managed, and operated small and large research vessels during a distinguished 20+ year tenure as a uniformed officer in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), from which he retired in 2019., David Kennedy Board of DirectorsDavid Kennedy has 50+ years of leadership in science and development of legislation/national initiatives. He served as NOAA Deputy Under Secretary for Ops (COO) and is a national expert in emergency pollution response and arctic research., Anne Beaumont Board of DirectorsAnne Beaumont is a partner in the NY law firm Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman LLP, focusing on financial services litigation. She is a volunteer crew member at the South Street Seaport Museum and sails extensively on traditional sailing vessels., Tim Gallaudet Board of AdvisorsDr. Gallaudet has 30+ years of sea-going experience in oceanographic research. He served as Acting NOAA Administrator (2017-2019) after a successful 32 year career in the US Navy, culminating in the role of Oceanographer of the Navy., Sandra Stosz Board of AdvisorsVice Admiral Sandy Stosz, USCG (Ret.) brings leadership lessons from being the first woman in many strategic roles throughout her 40+ year career, including 12 years at sea, leading the USCG Academy and as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support., Suzanne Garrett Administrative OfficerSuzanne Garrett is an expert in program management and stakeholder engagement to advance science-informed ocean policy and management. Suzanne earned her Master’s degree in Marine Affairs at the University of Miami RSMAS., Taylor Roberts CFOTaylor Roberts brings start-up expertise from 15+ years in Financial Planning and Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Ops, and HR at tech companies - with success in leading acquisitions, and a passion for tying performance to financial metrics., Captain Jennifer Haddock Director, Marine OperationsCaptain Haddock serves as Assistant Professor at Maine Maritime Academy. She holds a M.A. from U of Rhode Island and a USCG 1600 GT Captains License. She has worked with Sea Education Association and Outward Bound as Captain and in management., Jim Burkitt Science LiaisonJim is a marine science technician with ten+ years of field operations in oceanography, fisheries and hydro. He holds a USCG Captains License, MS Biology, and professional certifications in laboratory safety and scientific data acquisition systems., Kevin Rourke Director, Special ProjectsKevin Rourke is a US Army Special Forces veteran, Explorer's Club member, and avid sailor with a focus on sustainable science operations at sea. He recently traveled to Ukraine to evacuate elderly citizens and children to safety., Debra Hoopes Finance AdvisorDeb has more than 25 years’ senior executive experience as a chief financial officer and chief operating officer with both international privately and publicly held organizations ranging in size from start-up to $1B in revenues.
