Peter Neill, Founder and Director of World Ocean Observatory

October 4, 2020

Meet the founder and visionary behind WOC

Looking for a mid-week energy boost? Join Jenna on the latest episode of the Sea Change Podcast as she sits down for a lively and free-flowing conversation with Peter Neill, Founder and Director of World Ocean Observatory. During this discussion, the two explore the world of ocean research, education, and conservation and share insights into what it will take to transition to a sustainable, resilient future.

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Jenna Valente

A passion for conservation and appreciation for the natural world was engrained in Jenna at a young age. Her father was in the Coast Guard. This meant she always had the fortune of living near the ocean, including Hawaii, Washington State, and Maine. Both of her parents encouraged her to spend the majority of her time outside. As a result, she finds that she is most comfortable barefoot and exploring the coast, countryside, or mountains. Her favorite thing about the ocean is the sheer power of it all. Jenna joined the American Littoral Society as the Healthy Oceans Coalition Coordinator from the Chesapeake Research Consortium where she was a member of the communications staff and focused on building the brand of the program and ensure the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Jenna completed her Executive Master of Natural Resources from Virginia Tech in 2015 and also has her Bachelors in Communication and Journalism from the University of Maine.