In her role as Community Outreach Coordinator, Carolyn leads efforts to expand the Center’s visibility by developing messaging, creating materials, and planning outreach events that connect with key audiences across the Center’s response range.

Previously, Carolyn was part of the team to open the REEF Ocean Exploration Center for Marine Conservation in Key Largo, Florida. She also developed "Ocean After Hours" and "Jr. REEF Explorers" to expand REEF's audience and impact.

Carolyn was a founding member, Outreach Coordinator, and Co-President of the Surfrider Foundation USD Student Club and a Volunteer Coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation Florida Keys Chapter. Since 2023, she has served as the Intern Coordinator and a member of the Communication Committee for the Our-World Underwater Scholarship Society. Carolyn received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Ocean Sciences from University of San Diego.

Areas of Expertise

• Community Engagement & Event Planning
• Education Program Development 
• Volunteer Leadership & Recruitment
• Public Speaking & Interpretation
• Informal Environmental Education