Strong Women in Ocean Science

An Update on the Ladies working for Reef Life Foundation & IntelliReefs

We strongly believe in the power of women supporting women, especially when it comes to science. Reef Life Foundation & IntelliReefs is focused on diversity and equity. Check out these badass women who work with us on saving Mother Earth!


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Liz Tarquin, IntelliReefs Sustainability Project Director

NEW BLOG POST! Liz Tarquin on Top of the World

Liz has just summited Mount Rainier for the second time. Congratulations Liz!

Women-Owned Business Success Sustainability Collaboration: CASE & IntelliReefs

An Update on IntelliReefs Sustainability Project Director; Liz Tarquin "CASE is delighted to partner with IntelliReefs and their efforts to develop advanced technologies that promote coral reef habitat recovery worldwide.

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Tara Pierce, Global Projects Director

Opening Reef Life Foundations Netherlands Office

Tara has just moved from California to the Netherlands! Tara will be opening a new office for Reef Life Foundation in the Netherlands. Tara is also an ocean artist.

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Kat Hickey, Ocean Activist Media Director


Kat volunteers for the Utah Chapter Sierra Club, and was recently voted in as the Chair of the Conservation Committee! This is the only volunteer position within the Sierra Club that has to be voted in, so this is a big deal. Congratulations Kat!


Not only does Kat care about the ocean, she cares about the local water, land, and wildlife that surround her hometown in Salt Lake City. Kat has lobbied in Washington D.C. to protect Southern Utah Wilderness and historical Native American Indian sites. Kat is in charge of monthly conservation meetings, directing volunteers, and organizing activism events.


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Lucy Ward, UN Youth Ambassador

Welcoming Reef Life Foundation's New United Nations SDG Youth Ambassador!

Introducing Lucy Ward: A Catalyst for Coral Restoration and Youth Empowerment at Reef Life Foundation We are thrilled to welcome a new member to the Reef Life Foundation Team, Lucy Ward. As an ocean conservation advocate, explorer, surfer, skateboarder and scuba diver, Lucy brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion to our coral restoration projects and in her critical role as our United Nations Youth Ambassador.

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Ella Svee, Media Intern IntelliQuatics


Ella Svee is an undergraduate college student attending U of M, and majoring in graphic design. Ella has helped us to create our newest website, IntelliQuatics, an aquarium division for IntelliReefs. Her eye for design and creativity have helped us in many ways since she started her internship with us. Thank you Ella!

Photo description: Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium

Left to Right: Melody Brenna CEO, Kat Hickey Media Director, Ella Svee Media Intern.

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