Past Board Members

Past Presidents

NameYear
Chris Patrick — Virginia Institute of Marine Science2026
Sean Powers — University of South Alabama / Dauphin Island Sea Lab2025



Past Board Members

NamePositionYears
Chris Patrick — Virginia Institute of Marine SciencePresident2024-2027
Jarrett Byrnes — University of Massachusetts BostonAt Large
Zach Darnell — University of Southern Mississippi / Gulf Coast Research LabSecretary
Lee Smee — Dauphin Island Sea Lab / University of South AlabamaTreasurer
Randi Cannon — Dauphin Island Sea Lab / University of South AlabamaStudent Rep President



Past DEI Committee Members

NamePosition
Michael Robinson, Associate Professor, Barry UniversityChairperson
Brittney Mitchell, PhD Student, Duke UniversityCo-Chair
Tamar Goulet, Professor, University of MississippiMember Professional Rank
Torrance (Torrie) Hanley, Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart UniversityMember Professional Rank



Past Student Committee Members

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