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This past spring, I completed the Department of the Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) at Harbor Branch. The five-day training combined classroom instruction with hands-on experience, covering boating safety, navigation, emergency procedures, and vessel operation. In addition to earning my motorboat operator certification, I also became certified in CPR and DAN First Aid through the Divers Alert Network (DAN). These certifications provide essential training for...

April 18th I had such a blast being present at the Waves of Change and BreateandSplash event helping children of the community connect with our ocean. Watching their fear turn into curiosity and then pure joy was a moment that continues to fuel my desire to protect our ocean and waterways. It was an additional reminder of the heart behind my mission, to be able to share the LOVE and respect I have for the beautiful gift of the ocean. I am so grateful this sweet moment was captured on camera....

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Conservation Breakfast at the Manatee Lagoon in Rivieria Beach FL, hosted by the Everglades Foundation. The Everglades here in South Florida functions as a critical freshwater system supplying drinking water to nearly 1 in 3 Floridians, naturally filtering pollutants, and supporting thousands of species across 3 million acres. Protecting the Everglades is ESSENTIAL for maintaining water quality, public health, and the stability of...