Faculty and Staff

At the heart of the AIO program is an experienced and qualified core of educators trained in the field of oceanography. These are classroom teachers, practicing scientists, and researchers — many with advanced graduate degrees. The student to instructor ratio is approximately four to one. Other staff members include a full-time nurse, a professional chef, recreation coordinator, and interns.

Meet the 2024 AIO Staff!

Position at AIO: Executive Director
I’ve worked at AIO: 41 years… time flies when you’re having fun!
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Michigan and Maine and Florida
My favorite area of study is… Everything!

Position at AIO: Associate Directer
I’ve worked at AIO: 32 years
I’m from… Illinois
Right now I live in… Michigan and Florida
My favorite area of study is… Documentary film

Position at AIO: Co-Director of Programs
I’ve worked at AIO: 35 years
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Texas
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Biology

Position at AIO: Co-Director of Programs
I’ve worked at AIO: 30 years
I’m from… Texas
Right now I live in… Texas, of course!
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Physical Oceanography

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 21 years
I’m from… Illinois
Right now I live in… New Jersey
My favorite area of study is… Marine Ecology

Position at AIO: Recreation Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: 15 years
I’m from… Miami, Florida
Right now I live in… Miami, Florida
My favorite area of study is… Fishing

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 11 years
I’m from… Rochester, New York
Right now I live in… Moorestown, New Jersey
My favorite area of study is… cultural anthropology

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 2 years
I’m from… Connecticut
Right now I live in… Connecticut
My favorite area of study is… Humanities, Performing Arts and

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 14 years
I’m from… Lincoln, Nebraska
Right now I live in… Lincoln, Nebraska… after many years spent in other parts of the country
My favorite area of study is… Language and culture

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 2nd summer
I’m from… Vermont
Right now I live in… Rhode Island and soon to be, California!
My favorite area of study is… studying coral conservation and how climate change affects our coastal communities

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 6 years
I’m from… East Hardwick, Vermont
Right now I live in… Saco, Maine
My favorite area of study is… cetacean behavior

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 4th summer
I’m from… Oneonta, NY
Right now I live in… New Paltz, NY
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Astronomy

Position at AIO: Head Cook
I’ve worked at AIO: many years
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Baltimore, Maryland
My favorite area of study is… Alicia Navarette

Position at AIO: Chef
I’ve worked at AIO: 10 years
I’m from… Maine
Right now I live in… Michigan
My favorite area of study is… Japanese Language

Position at AIO: Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: 3rd year
I’m from… McDonough, Georgia
Right now I live in… Florida
My favorite area of study is… Marine mammals

Position at AIO: Nurse
I’ve worked at AIO: 13 years
I’m from… Maine
Right now I live in… Portland, Maine
My favorite area of study is… Sailing

Position at AIO: Oceanographic Intern Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: 2 years
I’m from… Massachusetts
Right now I live in… Maine
My favorite area of study is… Cephalopods

Position at AIO: Intern Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: First summer
I’m from… New York City
Right now I live in... Berkeley, California
My favorite area of study is… Environmental policy and

Position at AIO: Kitchen assistant
I’ve worked at AIO: 4 years
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Michigan
My favorite area of study is… Esports and theatre

Position at AIO: Kitchen aid
I’ve worked at AIO: 2 year
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Michigan
My favorite area of study is… Gaming, skateboarding and anime