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, a company providing strategic advice and counsel to global clients in a range of sectors.

Board Secretary

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

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 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.