Meet the Team

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 is a program manager and communications specialist who is co-developing the Ocean Discovery League Fellowship program.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Kylie Pasternak is an ocean technology operator and technician. She provides engineering support for product development and technical assistance to the user community.

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