Discover the many passionate people whose expertise and dedication make Backyard Buoys possible. Together we are committed to making ocean data accessible and actionable to support safety at sea and local blue economies.
Sheyna has a background in marine science logistics, marine mammal research, permitting, project management, and finding ways to bring people from all walks of life together. wisdom@aoos.org
Meghan has a background in project management, environmental permitting, and stakeholder and community engagement in Alaska and throughout the Pacific. Meghan.Larson@westonsolutions.com
Stacey has a background is in environmental permitting, marine mammal biology, and Endangered Species Act consultation in Alaska and throughout the Pacific. Her favorite aspect of Backyard Buoys is working alongside communities in multiple Pacific regions. Stacey.Aughe@westonsolutions.com
With a social science background focusing on tropical coastal resource management, Melissa is passionate about collaborating with island communities to help them achieve their goals related to environment, economics, culture, and public safety. mmiwamot@hawaii.edu
Jordan has a background in quantitative fisheries and ecosystem modeling and has lived and worked with partners in all three of the Backyard Buoys regions. jwat@hawaii.edu
A biological oceanographer, Jan’s work focuses on the dynamics of Pacific Northwest coastal waters and understanding effects from climate. She has co-designed research with tribes for decades, engaging in ocean observations and products.janewton@uw.edu
Roxanne has technical expertise in nearshore wave physics and enjoys facilitating co-design with the Data Tools Working Group to ensure that partner’s data access needs are met. rjcarini@uw.edu