Emily Keyes joined Schmidt Ocean Institute in 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in procurement within the cruise ship industry. She is responsible for overseeing the procurement of critical supplies, equipment, and services necessary to support R/V Falkor (too) expeditions. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies & Maritime Affairs from California … Continued
Rebecca Schandl has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prior to working at Schmidt Ocean Institute, she was the senior buyer supporting a fleet of tuna purse seiners in the Western and Eastern Pacific. Rebecca has a wealth of experience handling procurement and logistics for vessels including vendor management and warehouse support.
James Cooper is a ROV pilot from Brighton UK. He has worked within the offshore marine science sector since 2002, before joining the crew of the R/V Falkor as a marine technician. He has an Electronic engineering degree from the university of Portsmouth, England.
Jason Williams brings to his role as Engineering Senior Manager two decades of experience in subsea robotics and deep ocean science. As a professional engineer, his career has been defined by his leadership in developing and operating cutting-edge robotic platforms for scientific exploration in the deep ocean. Jason has been with Schmidt Ocean Institute since … Continued
Capt. Heiko has since 1989 worked in many different fields of the maritime industry, ranging from Coast Guard, via Container Ships, Expedition Cruise Ships and Super Yachts to Research Vessels. He operated in all parts of the world including in very remote places such as Arctic, Antarctic and South Pacific. Besides the seagoing experiences he … Continued
Michelle is the Controller for Schmidt Ocean Institute. She earned a B.S. in Accounting from the Florida State University and an M.S. in Taxation from George Mason University. She received her CPA license in the state of Maryland. When not engaged in matters of accounting or taxation, Ms. Reinshagen enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with … Continued
