FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 Ally (B.S. Marine Biology, M.S. Oceanography & Coastal Sciences) is a marine biologist and Antarctic policy expert with over a decade of experience in Antarctic conservation. She has conducted research on Antarctic penguins and seals, served on the U.S. Delegation to the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting and CCAMLR, deployed to McMurdo Sation, and held leadership roles in Antarctic science and policy forums. She continues her engagement through work with the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat, IUCN, and Duke University Marine Lab.

FOUNDER & CHIEF CAMPAIGN AND POLICY OFFICER

Andrea is an Antarctic policy strategist and ocean conservation campaign leader with more than 25 years of experience designing and directing international initiatives. During her two decades at The Pew Charitable Trusts, she led efforts to strengthen fisheries management, reduce illegal fishing, advance ecosystem-based krill management, and secure the designation of the Ross Sea Marine Protected Area—the largest MPA in the world at the time. She has represented coalitions in United Nations and CCAMLR negotiations and brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, campaign development, and strategic communications Policy Officer

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC OPERATIONS

 Sean is a senior conservation campaign professional with more than three decades of experience advancing ocean, fisheries, and public lands protections. He has led national campaigns, managed multi-partner coalitions, served as a federal policy advocate, and directed a national grant portfolio for the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.