Person: Allison Miller

Allison Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science with a minor in Environmental Science from Coastal Carolina University, and a master of science degree in Oceanography from Florida State University. Prior to joining Schmidt Ocean Institute, she managed the National Oceanographic Partnership Program at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, facilitating partnerships in a variety … Continued

Person: Leonard Pace

Leonard Pace is an experienced marine biologist who manages Schmidt Ocean Institute’s annual collaboration proposals and related community coordination and outreach activities. He also manages special projects and liaising with the scientific community. Leonard’s work prior to joining the Schmidt Ocean Institute concentrated on supporting federal granting and environmental conservation. He worked with the National … Continued

Person: Emily Keyes

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

Person: Michelle Reinshagen

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

Person: Wendy Schmidt

Wendy Schmidt is a philanthropist and investor who has spent nearly two decades creating innovative non-profit organizations to work with communities around the world for clean, renewable energy, healthy food systems, healthy oceans and the protection of human rights. The critical interconnections between human activity, the land we live on and the ocean we depend … Continued

Person: Eric Schmidt

Eric Schmidt is an accomplished technologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. As Google’s chief executive officer, he pioneered Google’s transformation from a Silicon Valley startup to a global leader in technology. He served as Google’s CEO and chairman from 2001-2011, executive chairman from 2011-2018, and most recently as technical advisor. Under his leadership Google dramatically scaled its infrastructure … Continued

Person: Cecelia Hannides

Dr. Cecelia Hannides is a Research Scientist in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Dr. Hannides has almost 20 years of research experience in marine and biological sciences, and received her B.S. (High Honors, Biology) from the University of Michigan, her M.S. degree from Stony Brook University (Marine … Continued