Taylor B.

Experience

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  The Marine Mammal Center

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

  Animal care volunteer and education docent

  I worked hands on with sick, injured and malnourished pinnipeds to rehabilitate them and ultimately prepare them for release back into the wild. As an education docent I informed visitors about what we do at the hospital as well as giving information about the local ecology while hoping to inspire advocacy for marine environments.

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  Next Generation

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Member Board of Directors

  Next Generation works to empower youth through environmental education. I was involved with the design of programs as well as gained essential grant writing experience.

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  Coastal Watershed Council

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Science and Communications Intern

  The Coastal Watershed Council is an organization working to bring awareness to the quality and accessibility of the San Lorenzo River and watershed. My position with the CWC is to film fieldwork and create videos highlighting the amazing work that they do.

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  Breakwater Scuba

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  Scuba Diving Instructor

  In this role, I conducted DSD’s, open water courses and guided dives. I also had the opportunity to cultivate a deep understanding of ocean conditions, tides, seasonal flora fluctuations and local species identification. I established ongoing relationships with guests and students in a team environment.

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  The Wahini Project

  Jan 2020 - May 2020

  Instructor

  We worked with underrepresented groups to promote connection to the ocean. The program focuses on empowering young girls from marginalized communities through surfing and ocean literacy. I mostly taught surf lessons and gave short lessons on ocean conservation and local wildlife.

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  Blue finance

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2023

  Science, Community and Communication

  I work with the MPA co-managers within a global network of marine reserves to develop creative strategies for conservation, monitoring and revenue generation.- Work with international co-managers and governments on a daily basis- Design protocols for scientifically rigorous citizen science programs, connect with local experts and develop budgets - Manage the citizen science and underwater trail team consisting of our tourism director and a coral reef ecologist in the design of two educational products- Convey data to fisheries stakeholders, marine reserve visitors, students and local communities in concise and visual formats- Mentor interns Show less

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  Sea Collective

  Mar 2023 - now

  Executive Director

  As the Executive Director at Sea Collective, I lead a team focused on reimagining ocean stewardship, with an emphasis on small-scale fisheries. We're on a global mission to gather data for socially-focused Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), aiming to bridge the data gap in marine conservation. Our goal is to create the world's largest continuous dataset, linking the marine environment with social systems in tropical fishing communities. Guided by the 30x30 framework, my approach combines scientific rigor with community engagement, emphasizing the interconnected relationship between fishing communities and marine ecosystems. I oversee various innovative projects, from sailboat-based data collection to the development of social-ecological MPAs. My passion for safeguarding oceans and supporting coastal communities positions Sea Collective as a leader in marine conservation. Show less