Marine Science Graduates

First Last Degree Year Post Graduate Activities
1 Guy Gowens B.S. 1985 Earned M.S. degree in Coastal Zone Management from the U.West FL
2 Jacob Richardson B.S. 1985 Biologist, Waddell Mariculture Research and Development Center, South Carolina
3 Polly Holland (Andrews) B.S. 1987 Technician Idaho State Laboratory
4 Ken Gordon B.S. 1987 Technical Manager, Chemtal Co. Inc., Riceboro GA
5 Dwight Temples B.S. 1988 Safety Manager, Atlanta
6 Layton Barnard B.S. 1989 Commissioned as officer in U.S. Navy, entered flight school
7 Pam Dobson (Manders) B.S. 1989 Fish Biologist, USDA Forest Service, Price River, UT
8 Dwayne Roberson B.S. 1990 Fisheries Biologist, Coastal Resources Division, Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
9 Kenny Tate B.S. 1990
10 Terrence Wimberly B.S. 1990
11 Michelle Booth B.S. 1991
12 Randy Pitts B.S. 1991 Science Teacher, Johnson H.S. Savannah, GA
13 Elisabeth Brinson B.S. 1992 U.S. Armed forces
14 Dionne Hoskins B.S. 1992 Ph.D. in Marine Sciences, University of South Carolina Dec 1999, NOAA Fishery Biologist
15 Ricardo Lattimore B.S. 1992 Biologist, National Fisheries Research Center, Gainesville FL
16 Shari Wolson B.S. 1992 Entered Nova University, FL M.S. degree program
17 Bratton Wright B.S. 1992
18 Christine Dean  (Craig, Forseth) B.S. 1993 Employed at UGA Shellfish Laboratory, Skidaway Island, for 3 years
19 Corey Bentley B.S. 1994 Flight School U.S. National Guard
20 Nancy Albers B.S. 1994 Master’s candidate at the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science
21 Kai Bonner B.S. 1995 Employed in a clinical laboratory in Maitland, FL
22 Darla Crosby B.S. 1995 Science Teacher, Johnson H.S. Savannah, GA
23 Angie Amerson B.S. 1995
Dec
Environmental Chemist, Inspectorate Inc. Garden City, GA, Sept. 2001 Waddell Mariculture RDC Biologist
24 Kelvin Austin B.S. 1995
Dec
Teaching in Atlanta, deceased from cancer August 2003
25 Albert George B.S. 1995
Dec
Carbon Removal Program Manager at Apple, Inc in Cupertino, CA; MPP Harvard Kennedy School; SC Aquarium Charleston, SC Director of Conservation
26 Sharelle Parrish B.S. 1995
Dec
Middle Grades Science Teacher with Savannah-Chatham Board of Education
27 Patrice King B.S. 1995
Dec
Employed in environmental science/education, Bahamas
28 Daniel Kalson B.S. 1996 Commissioned Officer, U.S. Marines, Major, Atlanta
29 Shannon Smith B.S. 1996 FVSU Aquaculture Center; D.V.M. University of Florida, now in Atlanta
30 Virginia Griesbach B.S. 1996 Fisheries Biologist, Seattle, WA
31 James Lilliewood B.S. 1996 Accepted/in M.S. degree program The London International Film School
32 Richard Kupfer B.S. 1996 NOAA Fisheries Biologist, NMFS, Honolulu HI 2005, Biologist at UGA Shellfish Research Laboratory, Skidaway Island, GA
33 Raymond Moore B.S. 1996 Fisheries Observer, Seattle, WA 96-98, NMFS enforcement, Dutch Harbor AK
34 Jason Floyd B.S. 1997 Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, GA
35 Robert Johnson B.S. 1997 Completed M.P.A, Univ. S. Alabama
36 Roderick Lindsey B.S. 1997 Commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy, teachers aide MBI Corpus Christi elementary, Flight School NASCC
37 Ginni Ennis B.S. 1997
Dec
AP Env. Sci. Advanced Biology Science Teacher, Jenkins H.S. Savannah, GA
38 Timothy Estes B.S. 1997
Dec
39 Bryant Ham B.S. 1997
Dec
40 Jahsef/Dean Marshall B.S. 1997
Dec
D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University School of Chiropractic.
41 Roderick Mitchell B.S. 1997
Dec
Officer – Armed Forces
42 Torie Wesby B.S. 1997
Dec
Employed at the Atlanta Zoo. Dian Fossey Fund
43 Nichole Barksdale B.S. 1998
44 Algene Byrum B.S. 1998 Environmental Protection Specialist, U.S. Dept of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
45 Damien Danavall B.S. 1998 Environmental consultant, Atlanta, at CDC
46 Dwight Ebanks B.S. 1998 Instructor, Savannah State University; Ph.D., RSMAS; Commissioned Officer – Armed Forces, M.S. Marine Sciences, Savannah State University
47 Christopher (Teeple) Hill B.S. 1998 President, Chupe Surveying Company, P.C.
48 Monique Hill B.S. 1998
49 Catia Jackson B.S. 1998 SSU Assistant Coach, Chatham Co. Schools
50 Kerstin Kneier B.S. 1998 Veterinary Assistant, Extractions Supervisor, Premier Laboratories, Killingly, CT
51 Payne Steven B.S. 1998 accepted in M.S. degree program Georgia State University
52 Tamica Rahming B.S. 1998 Marine Biologist, Sting Ray City, Bahamas; University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MS degree; Working for a Pharmaceutical Agency; Director of Parks and Science, Bahamas National Trust
53 Koji Wright B.S. 1998 Aquaculturist, Nassau, Bahamas ’99-’02, Fisheries Officer/Biologist (research database manager), Department of
Marine Resources, Nassau, Bahamas ’00-present
54 Michael Binstock B.S. 1998
Dec
Forensic Pathology Assistant GBI Atlanta, Completed Physician Assistant program South University, employed in Baltimore, MD
55 Sue Chaplin (Ebanks) B.S. 1998
Dec
Assoc Prof SSU Marine & Envir Sci.; Ph.D., RSMAS; M.S., Savannah State University
56 Nikki Gunter B.S. 1998
Dec
57 David Wood B.S. 1998
Dec
Aquaculture Facilities Manager, Alltech, Lexington, KY 2006
58 Dana Davis B.S. 1999 Environmental Laboratory Analyst
59 Jennifer Knighton B.S. 1999 Applying to several M.S. degree programs 2000
60 Ayana McCoy B.S. 1999 Assistant Director of the Wellesley College Science Center; Ph.D., Higher Education, University of Mississippi, 2012 ; MS, Fisheries and Aquatic Science, University of Florida, 2005
61 Vanessa Olivera B.S. 1999 NOAA, NMFS, Miami Lab. Marine Mammals Program, Applying to M.S. degree programs
62 Shunder Simmons B.S. 1999 Biologist, Chatham Co. Mosquito Control
63 Severn Stevens III B.S. 1999 Commanding Officer, USS Green Bay (LPD-20)
64 Franklin Berry B.S. 1999
Dec
SCUBA diving Instructor, Savannah, GA
65 Benny Givins B.S. 1999
Dec
Environmental Specialist in Gwinnett County working for the State of Georgia 2/01
66 Robert Rahming Jr. B.S. 1999
Dec
Dolphin trainer, Dolphin Encounters Inc. Blue Lagoon Island, Bahamas Now Nursing AASU,
67 Patrick Swearingen B.S. 1999
Dec
68 Kevin Barnes B.S. 2000 Environmental Protection Specialist, USEPA, Atlanta, GA
69 James Forrest B.S. 2000 Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Chemist Savannah Laboratories.
70 James Greig B.S. 2000 Accepted in M.S. degree program Waterloo University, Ontario, Canada
71 Cindy Janus B.S. 2000 Southeast Adventure Outfitters
72 Brandy Smith B.S. 2000 Accepted to M.S.Marine Science degree program Univ. Southern Mississippi, fall 2000
73 Willie Preston Hill B.S. 2000 Dec Gwinette Co. Wastewater, Tech II, Water testing
74 Joseph Lambrix B.S. 2000 Dec M.S. degree Geosciences Murray State University, Environmental Consultant Atlanta, Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and SSU
75 Mary Richards B.S. 2000 Dec Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
76 Alfreda Cole B.S. 2001 Accepted into MS degree program Marine Sciences Savannah State University
77 Michelle Duncan B.S. 2001 Completed PhD in Educational  Leadership at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Completed MS degree program Clemson University, NOAA SCEP appointment at NMFS, NOAA Panama City Lab upon graduation
78 Stacy Hallowell B.S. 2001 Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
79 Daphne Heaton (Pitts, Whatley) B.S. 2001 Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
80 Kevin Rock B.S. 2001 Nova Southeastern University, MASTER OF SCIENCE Marine Biology and Coastal Zone Management, teaching regular and advanced science at Allapattah Middle
School in Miami, grades 6-8
81 Michael Sheppard B.S. 2001 Research Assistant Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, MS degree program Marine Sciences Savannah State University
82 Christina Archer B.S. 2001 Dec Employed at Mote Marine Laboratory
83 Victoria Ballard B.S. 2001 Dec Research Technician, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
84 Ellie Covington B.S. 2001 Dec U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, GA
85 Archie Hayes B.S. 2001 Dec Memorial Medical University, health care program
86 Tiffany (Lee) Griggs B.S. 2001 Dec M.S. degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Wildlife Biology, Clemson University Dec 2003
87 Jared Dillet B.S. 2002 Research Assistant Savannah State University. Animal Care Specialist, Dolphin Encounters, Bahamas. Jellyfish apiculturist, Atlantis
88 Alisa Harkins B.S. 2002 Research Assistant Savannah State University
89 Quansa McCullough B.S. 2002 Accepted to M.S. Program College of Charleston
90 Donna McDowell B.S. 2002 Marine Biologist, GADNR, Coastal Resources Division; M.S., Savannah State University
91 Sandra Pagan B.S. 2002
92 Joseph Rafalowski B.S. 2002 Research Assistant, Research Technician, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
93 Christina Sellers B.S. 2002
94 Jeanne Zimmerman B.S. 2002 Research Assistant, Research Technician, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
95 Muhanmmad Ali Cochran B.S. 2002 Dec U.S. Coast Guard; M.S., Savannah State University
96 Kimberly Brown B.S. 2003 Staff Member The Georgia Aquarium
97 Gregory Hunter B.S. 2003 Master of Public Administration, SSU; SSU Marine Science Outreach Coordinator; M.S. Savannah State University
98 Marina Nimrod B.S. 2003 Junior Research Officer, Institute of Marine Affairs Trinidad and Tobago
99 Robin Rahn B.S. 2003
100 Ranaldo Smith B.S. 2003 Education Coordinator, Dolphin Encounters, Nassau Bahamas
101 Brandi Barlow B.S. 2003 Dec Registered Nurse
102 Lee Weller B.S. 2003 Dec
103 Dori-Lynn Coburn B.S. 2004 Animal Presenter at Memphis Zoo; Teacher (SC)
104 Takiesa Grant B.S. 2004 Accepted to MS/Ph.D. Program in Marine Sciences Univ. of Maryland
105 Steward James B.S. 2004
106 Kemit-Amon Lewis B.S. 2004 Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, NOAA ; Special Projects Officer, Perry Institute; Local Disaster Recovery Manager, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development; Coral conservation manager and coral restoration strategy lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Caribbean Program
107 Julia Pearson B.S. 2004
108 Mary Stopczynski B.S. 2004 Science teacher, Effingham, GA; Youth Activities Coordinator, The Landings Club, Savannah GA
109 Jody Frost M.S. 2004 Dec Teacher
110 Erin Pulster M.S. 2004 Dec University of South Florida, Ph.D.; Research Project Coordinator, Marine Environmental Research Institute (MERI), Blue Hill, Maine
111 Ben Maher B.S. 2004 Dec Coastal Resilience Associate, Audubon; Natural Resources Biologist, GA Dept. of Natural Resources; SSU MSMS 2012
112 Dwight Ebanks B.S.
M.S.
2005 PhD RSMAS; SSU Marine Science Instructor
113 Sue Ebanks B.S.
M.S.
2005 Assoc Prof SSU Marine & Envir Sci.; PhD RSMAS; SSU Asst. Professor Envir. & Marine Sci.
114 Whitney Palefsky M.S. 2005 Test America; Ph.D. Program Marine Sciences University of Georgia
115 Lisia Kowalczyk M.S. 2005 Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
116 Ellie Sukkestaad M.S. 2005 Teacher, Savannah Chatham Co. Public Schools; Biologist, US Army
117 Erika Adkinson B.S. 2005
118 Timothy Butterbaugh B.S. 2005 HAS Engineering, Savannah, GA
119 Antronella Duff B.S. 2005 AASU educ.; middle school science teacher; Coast Camp counselor
120 J.J. Wilson B.S. 2005 middle school science teacher
121 Christiaan H. Van Westendorp M.S. 2005 Dec NOAA Corps Capt., Exec Director to the Deputy Under Secretary for Operations, Chief of Navigation Services Division, Senior Advisor to NOAA Chief Financial Officer, Commanding Officer of NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson
122 Courtney B. Dorsey B.S. 2005 Dec
123 Olethea E. Gardiner B.S. 2005 Dec M.S., Savannah State University; Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited in Grand Bahama, Bahamas
124 Carl P. Poe B.S. 2005 Dec Commissioned Officer USN
125 James H. Smith B.S. 2005 Dec
126 Elizabth A. Watkins B.S. 2005 Dec Completed internship with Citizens for Environmental Justice in May 2006, tutoring in Atanta.
127 Guy D. DuBeck M.S. 2006 Tech II Wildlife Resources Division GADNR Richmond Hill, GA
128 Tara Fogleman M.S. 2006 Pharmacy Ph.D., USC; Teacher, St. Andrews School, Savannah, GA
129 Robert O. Froncko M.S. 2006 Teaching NYC
130 Shatavia K. Avery B.S. 2006 Environmental Educator, Jekyll Island 4-H Center
131 Synita L. Davis B.S. 2006
132 Randee G. Esteve, B.S. 2006
133 Enjoli Y. Guy B.S. 2006
134 Natali R. Rogers B.S. 2006 Director of Learning & Engagement, Tennessee Aquarium
135 Christopher D. Chambliss B.S. 2006 Dec US Navy
136 Brandon W. Coleman B.S. 2006 Dec Science Teacher; Ecologist II, Atkins; ARTI NOAA contractor for CO-OPS; M.S. Savannah State University
137 April M. Pressler B.S. 2006 Dec Completed requirements for MSMS degree SSU
138 Gene L. Williams B.S. 2006 Dec
139 Kemit-Amon F. Lewis B.S
M.S.
2007 Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, NOAA; Special Projects Officer, Perry Institute; Local Disaster Recovery Manager, St. Croix Foundation for Community Development; Coral conservation manager and coral restoration strategy lead for The Nature Conservancy’s Caribbean Program
140 Justin Manley M.S. 2007 UGA Marine Extension Service Aquaculture Extension Agent; Spatking Oysters
141 James W. Page M.S. 2007 Biologist, Coastal Resources Division, GADNR
142 Megan S. Singleton M.S. 2007 Regulatory Specialist,
US Army Corp of Engineers; Education Prog. Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Education
143 Sigourney B. Bain B.S. 2007 Aquarist, Tennessee Aquarium
144 Ashley L. Carpenter B.S. 2007 Lab Technician, SSU
145 Ebony N. Henderson B.S. 2007 GIS Technician, Atlanta Fire Rescue Dept.
146 Siobahn M. Lloyd B.S. 2007 Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
147 Marvin M. (Trey) Mace B.S. 2007 Baruch Institute; Postdoc/Asst. Research Scientist, Chesapeake Biological Laboratory; Ph.D., University of Louisiana Lafayette; M.S. Savannah State University
148 La’Sontayia S. Middleton B.S. 2007 Microbiology Technician
149 Nicholas J. Scoville B.S. 2007 UGA GCE-LTER Research Technician
150 LaTerica Thomas B.S. 2007 Biological Scientist III, State of Florida; Environmental Specialist II, State of Florida; Admissions, SSU
151 Amber R. Hogfeldt B.S. 2007 Dec
152 Johnny E. Moore B.S. 2007 Dec Envir. Scientist/Biologist, Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Control; M.S. from Delaware St. Univ.
153 Sheree A. Brooks B.S. 2008 Research Biologist, US Army Corps of Engineers; Mater of Public Health, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
154 Amber Stanley Wilkerson B.S. 2008 MS Candidate SSU; Adjunct Physics Instructor Ogeechee Technical College
155 Jennifer L. Kinney Miller B.S. 2008 Dec Environmental Educator in Seattle, Washington
156 Katie E. Miller Watson B.S. 2008 Dec Meritech Environmental Laboratory, NC; 2016 began employment with NOAA contractor CSS-Dynamac
157 Shanell R. Moss B.S. 2008 Dec
158 April M. Pressler B.S./M.S. 2008
159 Denis N. Wafula M.S. 2008 Staff Fellow, FDA; Postdoc, University of Maryland; Post doctoral Researcher, COP-UNM; Research Assistant, Savannah State University
160 Laura M. Birsa M.S. 2008 Dec Technician; George Mason University; Research Associate, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
161 Olethea E. Gardiner M.S. 2008 Dec Environmental Inspector at the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited in Grand Bahama, Bahamas
162 Christopher A. Kalinowsky M.S. 2008 Dec GADNR, Coastal Resources Division
163 LaTrisha E. Allen M.S. 2009 Dec Technician at SSU; Senior Marine Science Educator at Tybee Marine Science Center; started PhD at FAMU
164 Sanya S. Compton B.S. 2009 Ph.D., University of West Indes at Cave Hill; MSMS Program SSU, Knauss Fellow
165 Charles R. Hooper B.S. 2009 Completing M.S. Biology at California State University – Long Beach
166 Jameson Ian Paige B.S. 2009 GA DNR Freshwater Fisheries, Waycross, GA
167 Cynthia L. Smith B.S. 2009
168 Stephanie Couture B.S. 2009 Dec Pulmonary Surgery and Medicine Associates
169 Marvin M. (Trey) Mace M.S. 2009 Baruch Institute; Ph.D. Program, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
170 Tracey M. Modeste M.S. 2009 Office of Sponsored Research Administration, SSU; Univ. of Conneticut for M.D. Program.
171 Ajmal Gordon B.S. 2010 Fairfax, Virginia. Volunteering at the National Zoo
172 Adam W. Hedgecoth B.S. 2010
173 Matthew Hunnewell B.S. 2010 Assistant Principal; Science teacher/soccer coach, S. Effingham H.S.; M.S. Savannah State University
174 Sheena L. Corning B.S. 2010 Dec
175 Garth E. Marchant Jr. B.S. 2010 Dec MPH, Armstrong State U.; Bronx Zoo Education Dept.
176 Nicole Abdul M.S. 2010 obtained PhD from Rutgers University, Geology
177 Lili Hao M.S. 2010 Anesthesiology Assistant, Quinnipiac University; Program Coordinator, Biology at SSU
178 Shelly Krueger M.S. 2010 PhD program, UF in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; FL Sea Grant Extension Agent; Research Scientist III at UGA Marine Extension Service Shellfish Research Laboratory
179 Nadia T. Meyers M.S. 2010 Benthic Ecology Lab Manager at Savannah State University
180 Michael J. Partridge M.S. 2010 Curator at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
181 Terry V. Aultman M.S. 2010 Dec Teaching Biology at SCPS
182 Catherine J. Carroll M.S. 2010 Dec Conservation Biologist, NC Division of Marine Fisheries; Ph.D., George Mason University
183 Krystal D. Ludwig M.S. 2010 Dec Began Ph.D. Program in School of Public Health at USC Columbia in Fall 2010
184 Mark S. Wagner M.S. 2010 Dec Marine and Environmental Scientist, Reef Escape; Aquarist, Norwalk, CT
185 Anna K. Campbell B.S. 2011 Lab Assistant, SSU
186 LeTrice N. Kelly B.S. 2011 Office Manager, FTI Consulting; Benefits Advisor with Aflac
187 Simone R. Kilgore B.S. 2011 Videographer; Substitute Teacher
188 Shamgan K. Perkins B.S. 2011 Laboratory Manager at Inspectorate America Corporation
189 Sara E. Pluff B.S. 2011 Physical Therapist Assistant; Lab technician, SSU
190 Michele B. Sherman B.S. 2011 law firm; Lab Technician, Savannah State University; MSMS Program at SSU
191 Tiffany A. Ward B.S. 2011 Lab Technician, Savannah State University; MSMS Program at SSU
192 Nicole N. Arkwright B.S. 2011 Dec U.S. Army engineer
193 Eljin T. Morrison B.S. 2011 Dec Contractor; Petroleum Transport, Bahamas
194 Jessie A. Weitman B.S. 2011 Dec Teacher at Long County High School in Ludowici, GA
195 Davielle Natasha-Marie Drayton B.S. 2011 Dec Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; SSU Biology Lab Technician/SSU MSMS Graduate
196 Christy Ann Pavel B.S. 2011 Dec Chemical Analyst/Quality Control, Edwards Interiors
197 Sabrina R. Bowen M.S. 2011 Research Associate, Univ… of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine & Atmos. Studies
198 Donna E. McDowell M.S. 2011 GA Dept. of Natural Resources
199 Randi Tyler Geer-Thompson M.S. 2011 SSU instructor/technician; science teacher, AL
200 Devin J. Dumont M.S. 2011 Dec Curator, UGA Marine Extension Service, Marine Education Center and Aquarium
201 Jakelin M. John M.S. 2011 Dec
202 Joe D. Marshall M.S. 2011 Dec Special Education Teacher at Charles-Ellis; Chemistry and Physics Teacher at Long County High School in Ludowici, GA
203 Robin M. Perrtree M.S. 2011 Dec Lab Manager, Dolphin Survey Lab, Savannah State University; Marine Science Technician at Savannah State University
204 Brandon W. Coleman M.S. 2012 May Teacher; ARTI NOAA contractor for CO-OPS
205 Kelli L. Edwards M.S. 2012 May Fulton County Environmental Quality and Education Manager; Assistant Manager of Public Programs (Education Programs), Georgia Aquarium
206 Jeremy N. Mitchler M.S. 2012 May General Manager of Engineering for GA Ports Authority; Civil Engineer at Chatham County Engineering
207 Javar Emani Henry B.S. 2012 May Completed Ph.D. program at LSU; Lead GIS Tech at UC Synergetic; PSM in GIS from Tennessee State Univ. (2017); U.S. Fish & Wildlife
208 Amara Felecia Jones B.S. 2012 May Communications & Outreach Coordinator, NOAA Sea Grant; Knauss Marine Policy Fellow; SSU MSMS Program, Olympic Training
209 Amarria Bonice Phillips B.S. 2012 May Teacher, FL; SSU MS Social Work 2016
210 Eric Lee Ransom B.S. 2012 May
211 Michael Knowles B.S 2012 Dec Actor, Singer; Big Thinkers Science Exploration
212 Robert Kiser B.S. 2012 Dec Owner of C-Port Mushrooms
213 Sharamie Ware B.S. 2012 Dec Early Intervention Specialist, UNIFIED; Research Assistant/Program Coordinator, Wayne State University
214 Ana Reyes B.S. 2012 Dec At Loggerhead Marinelife Center, FL
215 Paul Arkwright B.S. 2012 Dec Educator at STEM Middle School; Graduate Student in Marine Science at Savannah State University
216 Carolyn Kovacs M.S. 2012 Dec Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent; Resident lecturer at School for Field Studies; At-sea Instructor with SeaIMester; Instructor/Technician, SSU
217 Dontrece Smith M.S. 2012 Dec Environmental Technician, Stantec; Research Professional I, University of Georgia Marine Institute (Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER)
218 Benjamin Maher M.S. 2012 Dec Coastal Resilience Associate, Audubon; Natural Resources Biologist, GA Dept. of Natural Resources
219 Rebeccah Hazelkorn M.S. 2013 May Biologist, Mote Marine Laboratory
220 Zachary Tait M.S. 2013 May ZPMC USA; Marine Electrical Engineer, Lange Energy and Drives; Marine Technician, R/V Savannah, Skidaway Inst. of Oceanography
221 Jonathan L. Andersen B.S. 2013 May
222 Heather E. D’Anna B.S. 2013 May Clearwater Marine Aquarium
223 Falicia R. Leisch-Martin B.S. 2013 May Veterinary Technician at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
224 James E. McCullars B.S. 2013 May Fisheries Observer at Alaskan Observers, Inc.
225 Kenneth M. Scaboo B.S. 2013 May Licor Application Scientist; Apollo Scitech; Ph.D., University of Delaware; M.S. Savannah State University
226 Noelle Hawthorne M.S. 2013 May Marine Biologist, WSP USA; Fisheries Specialist Ecology and Environment, Inc.; Marine Science Technician, Chesapeake Scientific, LLC; Assistant Field Supervisor & Fisheries Interviewer, QuanTech, Inc.
227 James A. Briscoe B.S. 2013 Dec Teaching for America, Science Teacher, Siwell Road Middle School
228 Micah E. Ducre B.S. 2013 Dec Teacher Leader, Cobb County School District; Doctor of Education – EdD, Teacher Leadership, Kennesaw State University
229 Lance L. Love B.S. 2013 Dec  Fisheries Observer, Alaskan Observers
230 Amanda J. Schuelka B.S. 2013 Dec Sandlapper Water Tours; Mate/Secretary at Sundial Charters
231 Matthew S. Weems B.S. 2013 Dec Coastal Corals
232 Jyosi A. Blair A.S. 2013 Dec BS candidate, Eurofins Organic Prep Tech; Aquatics Specialist and Freelance Aquatic Maintenance
233 Brittany D. Turner A.S. 2013 Dec
234 Michele Sherman M.S. 2013 Dec law firm; SSU Marine Science Technician
235 Catherine Wu M.S. 2013 Dec
236 Matthew C. Hunnewell M.S. 2013 Dec Assistant Principal; Science Teacher/Soccer Coach, S. Effingham H.S.
237 Simone N. Lax B.S. 2014 May Medical Research Associate, ICON; Associate Scientist at Catalent Pharma Solutions
238 Eric M. Parks B.S. 2014 May President St Waste Water Treatment lab, SSU MSMS Program; Community Outreach & Volunteer Specialist, AmeriCorps VISTA
239 Sami MB Saryou B.S. 2014 May Coastal Corals and TestAmerica labs
240 Allison Williford B.S. 2014 May Program Director, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
241 Dawn Franco M.S. 2014 May GA Department of Natural Resources
242 Brian C. Murry M.S. 2014 May Molecular Diagnostic Technician at Metamark Genetics in Augusta, GA
243 Terry W. Anderson, Jr. B.S. 2014 Dec High School Science Teacher at Douglas Anderson School of Arts; Jacksonville Univ. grad school; Plant Operator Trainee at City of Savannah’s Water Reclamation Plant
244 Isaac J. McClellan B.S. 2014 Dec
245 Brigette A. Brinton M.S. 2014 Dec Accepted into Environmental Science PhD program at Georgia Southern University; Senior Lecturer and Director of the Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center at Georgia Southern University; Aquaponics Curator/Lecturer, GSU-Armstrong; Biology Instructor, ASU; Environmental Science Instructor, SSU
246 Courtney C. Pegus M.S. 2014 Dec PhD  student, researcher at Juneau CFOS UAF;

Environmental Scientist, Marine Ecosystems Dynamics; Grad School, Univ. Alaska

247 William J. Buchanan B.S. 2015 May Chemist 3 QAO at Pinellas County Government; Chemist, South Florida Water Management District; Lab Tech, FL Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services; RSMAS Tropical Marine Ecosystems Management
248 Kelsey R. Cramer B.S. 2015 May Accounting Coordinator, Limbs & Things; Law firm
249 Kamilya D. Daniels B.S. 2015 May Pet care entrepreneur; Fisheries Management Graduate Certificate Prog., Oregon State U.
250 Tisheena D. S. Howard B.S. 2015 May
251 Andrea C. Hutwagner B.S. 2015 May STEM Education Manager, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, FL; High School Science Teacher; Marine Science Educator, Tybee Island Marine Science Center; Marine Endangered Species Observer
252 David N. Reece B.S. 2015 May Middle School Science Teacher, Broward County, FL
253 Morris L. Smith B.S. 2015 May Forklift Operator & Shipping Clerk, Walmart
254 Cameron P. Brinton M.S. 2015 May Marine Biologist at GA Department of Natural Resources
255 Jennifer A. Gut M.S. 2015 May Scientist, Pace Analytical; Wildlife Biologist, Marine Resources Division, SC Dept. of Natural Resources
256 Crystal A. Smith M.S. 2015 May Chemist; Test America
257 Kristopher M. Drummond B.S. 2015 Dec Wildlife Technician at Critter Control; Environmental Technician at S&ME Engineering
258 Sayda L. Guerra B.S. 2015 Dec Intern at Virginia Aquarium
259 Kalub D. Holt B.S. 2015 Dec
260 Shaneese C. Mackey B.S. 2015 Dec Research Technician, iApply program, Title III at SSU; MS in Marine Sciences student at Savannah State Unviersity
261 Mikhael C. Musarra B.S. 2015 Dec Biologist, US Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District; Pharmacy Technician, CVS Health; Marine Endangered Species Observer, REMSA
262 James E. White B.S. 2015 Dec
263 Sanya S. Compton M.S. 2015 Dec Independent Consultant, Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism; SSU Graduate Studies; Accepted into doctoral program at University of West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados
264 Sarah D. Ramsden M.S. 2015 Dec Outreach Instructor for Under the Sea and Glen Echo Park Aquarium
265 Kenneth M. Scaboo M.S. 2015 Dec Licor Application Scientist; Apollo Scitech; Ph.D. Program Univ. of Delaware
266 Tiffany A. Taubenheim M.S. 2015 Dec Chemist, Precision Protective Coatings
267 Alex W. Barrett A.S. 2016 May Co-creator of Nintendo game Squidlit
268 Cheyenne R. Coleman B.S. 2016 May
269 Jennifer C. Colley B.S. 2016 May SSU MSMS Program
270 Precious L. Scott-Edmonds B.S. 2016 May U.S. Coast Guard
271 Danyelle M. L. Stroud B.S. 2016 May Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine; Veterinarian Technician, Savannah, GA
272 Chelsea L. Parrish M.S. 2016 May Lieutenant Commander, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps
273 Keya J. Jackson M.S. 2016 May WW Data Manager, SCDHEC; Senior Data Consultant for the Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) Program in South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC); SC DNR Diversity Outreach and SC Aquarium; Educator Tybee Island Marine Science Center
274 Emma A. Schultz M.S. 2016 May MS State Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Ph.D. graduate. Mississippi Sea Turtle Stranding Assistant Coordinator; Biologist I, SCDNR Marine Turtle Conservation Prog.; Protected Species Observer, Coastwise Consulting subcontractor; Educator, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
275 Joseph J. Culbreath-Jenkins B.S. 2016 Dec Fisheries Observer
276 Jasmine M. Pinto B.S. 2016 Dec Veterinary Receptiionist, Gruda Veterinary Hospital, NM; Georgia Aquarium volunteer; Lead Associate Operations Trainee for Chase Bank
277 Cody A. Rigney B.S. 2016 Dec Oceanographer; U.S. Navy
278 Seth T. Klepal B.S. 2016 Dec Boat Captain/Mechanic, Bob’s Barricades Inc, FL; Fish Biologist, FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission; NOAA Observation Contractor
279 Hannah Z. Reilly M.S. 2016 Dec Field Biologist, MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife; Biological Scientist II at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Microbiologist at Stallergenes Greer; QA Laboratory Technician at Bartlett Milling Co
280 Coral A. Thompson M.S. 2016 Dec Lab Coordinator, Biology at Georgia Southern University; Paralegal at John E. Pytte, Attorney at Law; Academics Afield Facilitator, Georgia; Biology Instructor, GSU-Armstrong; Law firm; Tybee Island 4-H Center
281 Sarah F. Webb M.S. 2016 Dec Biological Scientist, FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission; Acoustics work, South Florida Water Management District; Biological Scientist at FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation; Natural Resources Program Worker, GADNR
282 Ashleigh R. Price M.S. 2016 Dec Assay Development Scientist, ABCAM Biotech
283 Patrick O. Clower B.S. 2017 May PhD student at LSU; Marine Sci MS from U. Virgin Islands; Marine Science Master’s Program at University of the Virgin Islands
284 Kalynn S. Fitzgerald B.S. 2017 May Master’s program in Intelligence Studies; U.S. Navy
285 Vanessa G. Foster B.S. 2017 May Zoo Atlanta Interpreter
286 Cassandra R. Harris B.S. 2017 May Biologist, US Geological Survey; Master’s Program at University of Delaware
287 Phillip P. Hoang B.S. 2017 May
288 Avery P. Labuz B.S. 2017 May Captain/Conservation Steward at Wassaw Island
289 Nicholas J. Castellane M.S. 2017 May Biological Project Manager, Army Corps of Engineers
290 Rachael T. Randall M.S. 2017 May
291 Sean P. Yeckley M.S. 2017 May Tightlines Saltwater Fishing Charter
292 Maquel Wheeler B.S. 2017 May City of Atlanda Watershed Trainee; Sharkie’s Swim & SCUBA Academy
293 Lauren G. Swanson B.S. 2017 Dec
294 Jordan M. Tur B.S. 2017 Dec  Completed Masters in Business Analytics, Georgetown University; Data Analyst; Tybee Island Marine Science Center
295 Sharifa I. Chandler B.S. 2018 May Attending Master’s program in Public Health at Georgia State University; NOAA Observation Contractor, North Pacific Ground Fish Observer Program
296 Gina M. Humphreys B.S. 2018 May Teaching assistant/resident asst. at sea for Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
297 Teris L. A. Oglesby B.S. 2018 May Veterinary Assistant
298 Sydne M. Smith B.S. 2018 May Aquaponics Lab Assistant, FVSU
299 Angelina Y. Vega B.S. 2018 May
300 Emily K. Griffin M.S. 2018 May PhD student Physiological Sci, UF College of Veterinary Medicine
301 Jessye Kirkham M.S. 2018 May Biological Scientist, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC); Field Interviewer, GA DNR
302 Jordan M. Rutland M.S. 2018 May Biology Teacher, Fairfax County Public Schools; Marine Biologist, Office of Renewable Energy Programs, BOEM; Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, Washington, DC
303 Jessica J. Thompson M.S. 2018 May Head of marine mammal program for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; GIS Analyst City of Savannah; Contract Biologist/Protected & Endangered Species Observer on marine construction sites
304 Rebecca N. Thublin M.S. 2018 May Assistant Professor at Ft. Valley State University, Dept. of Natural and Computational Sciences, Biology Program; Assistant Professor at Northwestern Oklahoma State University,PhD in Biological Sciences from Bowling Green State University
305 Lieza S. Greenfield B.S. 2018 Jul Marine Educator, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
306 Kailin M. Richardson B.S. 2018 Dec GIS/Geospatial Technician, Alpharetta, GA
307 Kourtney M. Sizemore B.S. 2018 Dec Pharmacy Technician
308 Jane A. Sosa B.S. 2018 Dec Georgia Aquarium
309 Candice M. Vinson B.S. 2018 Dec Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center; Program Manager for Research Initiatives, William & Mary’s Global Research Institute; MS Student at VIMS; Outreach and Events Coordinator, Virginia Inst. of Marine Sci.
310 Jessica Ahlers B.S. 2018 Dec Attending MS in Evironmental Sciences program at University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany; Ground Fish Monitor, Fathom Resources LLC; Fisheries Observer at Fathom Resources LLC; Ocean Research Field Specialist, South Africa
311 Vinay Arora M.S 2018 Dec Marine Technician, R/V Savannah, Skidaway Inst. of Oceanography
312 Lauren M. Lamboley M.S. 2018 Dec VP, Operations, Prevounce Health; Client Success Manager at Prevounce Health
313 Tina L. Walters M.S. 2018 Dec U.S. Customs Chemist; Research Professional, UGA Skidaway Inst. of Oceanography
314 Nathaniel P. Campbell B.S. 2019 May H.S. Computer Science Teacher, Georgia Connections Academy; H.S. science teacher Memorial Day School
315 Dante E. Freeman B.S. 2019 May Disney College Program Intern; MPS Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management Program at RSMAS/UMiami
316 Colton C. Hamilton B.S. 2019 May Analyst at Eurofins, Lab Tech and DiagnsTechs; Analytical Lab Tech with Test America
317 Bryanna N. Sanders B.S. 2019 May Plant Industry Laboratory Technician at Pennsylvania Dept of Agriculture; Plant Industry Laboratory Technician, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Eurofins technician; Megateeth Fossils, GA Coastal Ecosystems LTER Intern, Lab Technician at Arrmaz Custom Chemicals
318 Alex S. Wright B.S. 2019 May Computer Science MS Program, Norfolk State University
319 Shaiane Cardoso Pinto M.S. 2019 May Medical Technologist, St. Joseph’s/Candler; Lab Assistant, St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital
320 Hannah R. Schroeder M.S. 2019 May Environmental Quality Analyst, Michigan Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); Aquatic Ecologist at Phycotech
321 Alexandria F. Ambrose B.S. 2019 Dec NSF Graduate Fellowship; MS student at Rutgers; Lab Technician, Rutgers University
322 Ashley K. DeJesus B.S. 2019 Dec Quality Control Lab Technicial, Georgia
323 Melike D. Saylam B.S. 2019 Dec Marine Science Educator, Tybee Island Marine Sciece Center; Home Energy Consultant for ADT Solar
324 Anita D. Thompson B.S. 2019 Dec Georgia Aquarium
325 Kristopher D. Maedke-Russell M.S. 2019 Dec Biologist, US Army Corps of Engineers; Research Professional for Glider/WERA Program at UGA SkIO
326 Emily M. Weigel M.S. 2019 Dec Remote Scheduling Coordinator, Banfield Pet Hospital; Vet tech and retail aquarium care technician
327 Emma L. Hester B.S. 2020 May SSU M.S. in Marine Sciences student
328 Olivia C. Komoroski B.S. 2020 May Univ. of Georgia M.S. in Marine Sciences student
329 Jonathan A. Mclain B.S. 2020 May
330 Sena D. Tay B.S. 2020 May SSU M.S. in Marine Sciences student
331 Davielle N. Drayton M.S. 2020 May Biologist, US. Army Corps of Engineers
332 Tiffany M. Stoeckig M.S. 2020 May Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) at US Army Corps of Engineers
333 Jennie J. Wiggins M.S. 2020 May Biological Science Technician at US Fish and Wildlife Service; Marine Technician, GA Dept. of Natural Resources
334 Demarco A. Jackson B.S. 2020 Dec Alaskan Observer for AOI
335 Kristen E. McCauley B.S. 2020 Dec
336 Kelsi N. Samuels B.S. 2020 Dec Supervisor, Kate Spade New York, Savannah GA
337 Aliya N. Wharton B.S. 2020 Dec Quality Assurance Specialist, Nestle Health Science; Plant Operator Trainee, Wastewater Treatment Plant
338 William J. Burns B.S. 2021 May Attending MSMS Program at Savannah State University
339 Moriah R. Byrd B.S. 2021 May grad school at UCLA, NSF Graduate Fellowship
340 Joe L. Day B.S. 2021 May Middle School Science Teacher, Atlanta, GA; Attending MSMS Program at Savannah State University
341 Amani C. Lewis B.S. 2021 May Education Outreach Specialist at Saint Louis Community College, MO
342 Jennifer L. Like B.S. 2021 May Customer Service Specialist, Upexi, Inc.
343 Ashton J. Nazaroff B.S. 2021 May Agriculture Teacher; GA DNR Coastal Resources Division
344 Sarah C. Johnson M.S. 2021 May Outreach Specialist at CEMA
345 Jordan Dishmon B.S. 2021 Dec
346 Erianna Hammond B.S. 2021 Dec Business Development Manager, Southeastern Management, Atlanta, GA; Fisheries Management Specialist, Highly Migratory Species, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, NOAA
347 Savannah Geiger M.S. 2021 Dec
348 Ryan Jinks M.S. 2021 Dec High School Science Teacher at SCCPSS
349 Amara Davis M.S. 2021 Dec Communications & Outreach Coordinator, NOAA Sea Grant
350 Simeon Abidari M.S. 2022 May Biological Science Technician, U.S. Forest Service, Oregon
351 Cristin Archer M.S. 2022 May Biologist, US Army Corps of Engineers; Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Intern, Whale and Dolphin Conservation
352 Mackenzie L. W. Griffin M.S. 2022 May Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Biologist at NOAA
353 Kristafer L. Howard M.S. 2022 May Science and Policy Manager, Ogeechee Riverkeeper
354 Eric M. Parks M.S. 2022 May Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Industrial Pretreatment Technician, City of Savannah Water Reclamation
355 Taylor T. Ransome M.S. 2022 May H.S. Science Teacher, CO
356 N. Carmela Stock M.S. 2022 May Biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
357 Darian Braddy B.S 2022 May Research Assistant, US Dept. of Interior; Protected Species Observer; grad school at Marine and Environmental Masters Program, UVI
358 Savannah Clax B.S 2022 May Master of Science in Marine Resource Management, Oregon State University; DSW Sales Associate, KY; LMRCSC Graduate Fellow, Oregon State University
359 Tela Fields-Reynolds B.S 2022 May Jacksonville University Master in Public Policy & MA in Marine Science dual degree program
360 Lauren Moore-Martin B.S 2022 May Quality Control Analyst-Bioassay, Dendreon
361 Ashly Rivera B.S 2022 May Aquatic Biologist, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, WI
362 Taylor Smith B.S 2022 May
363 Lady Volmar B.S. 2022 May MS in Marine Sciences student at Savannah State Univ.; Aquarist, IGH Aquatics, TX; Aquarist at Children Dallas Aquarium
364 Alexandra Tur B.S. 2022 Dec Coast Camp Counselor/Coordinator, SSU Coast Camp
365 Gabrielle-Ann Findley B.S. 2022 Dec MS in Marine Sciences student at Savannah State Univ; Church Administrator, Messiah’s House Assemblies of God
366 Garrett Guillard B.S. 2022 Dec
367 Hunter Graham B.S. 2022 Dec
368 Cameron Atkinson M.S. 2022 Dec Restoration Ecologist & Project Manager, Aquatics Restoration Inc.
369 Sena Tay M.S. 2022 Dec
370 Kameran M. Bozman B.S. 2023 May Server Assistant, Ele and the Chef
371 Monet E. Murphy B.S. 2023 May MS in Marine Science Student at Savannah State Univ.; PEP Internship Coordinator, Woods Hole; Georgia Sea Grant State Fellow
372 Ja’mauri M. Brown B.S. 2023 May U.S. Coast Guard
373 Jake T. Graves B.S. 2023 May Deckhand/Educator at SoundWaters
374 Simone J. Johnson B.S. 2023 May
375 Darius J. Sanford B.S. 2023 May
376 Miriam D. Arredondo B.S. 2023 May U.S. Navy
377 Dayvion Q. Wright B.S. 2023 May
370 Sidney L. Sapp B.S. 2023 May Inspector, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture; InFish
371 Sydney Brown B.S. 2023 May Conservation Fellowship at South Carolina Aquarium; Teacher, Gwinnett County Public Schools
372 Cydney M. C. Wolfe B.S. 2023 May
373 Kaila R. Leonard B.S. 2023 May Started MSMS Program at Savannah State University
374 Maureen Spiessl M.S. 2023 May GIS Analyst for the City of Savannah Stormwater Management Division
375 Joe Day M.S. 2023 May Senior Research Associate 2 in the Marine Mammal Molecular Genomics Lab (MMMGL) at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries; Middle School Science Teacher, Atlanta
376 Teighlor Dukes B.S. 2023 Dec St. Matthew’s Verterinary School
377 Jayla Hightower B.S. 2023 Dec
378 Jada McGill B.S. 2023 Dec
379 Makiah Mooney B.S. 2023 Dec Started MSMS Program at Savannah State University
380 Benjamin Wells M.S. 2023 Dec Middle School Marine Science Teacher
381 Solomon Mitchell B.S. 2024 May Fisheries Technician at NSRAA; Fisheries Biologist at NOAA
382 Dejah Hopkins B.S. 2024 May
383 Gabrielle Grant B.S. 2024 May Science Teacher; Veterinary Assistant at Southside Animal Clinic
384 Alexandria Tennant B.S. 2024 May Admitted to UVI MS in Marine & Environmental Sciences program; Environmental Educator at Georgia Aquarium
385 Shavon Floyd B.S. 2024 May
386 Taylor Thompson B.S. 2024 May
387 Michael Lyons B.S. 2024 May
388 Emely Perez B.S. 2024 May Hydrologic Field Assistant, USGS
389 Michon Shaw B.S. 2024 May
390 Ndidi Mason B.S. 2024 May
391 Emma Hester M.S. 2024 May Arborist, Chatham County, GA Government
392 Cloe Lemaire M.S. 2024 May Environmental Scientist, Savannah Riverkeeper
393 William Burns M.S. 2024  May Oak Ridge National Laboratory Internship
394 Jennifer Jones M.S. 2024 May Research Assistant at Savannah State University
395 Cesar A. Alvarez Ortiz B.S. 2024
Dec
Admitted to SSU MS in Marine Sciences program
396 Logan H. Batiste B.S. 2024
Dec
US Navy
397 Derek St. John-Badger B.S. 2024
Dec
398 Colton Borresen M.S. 2024
Dec
399 Emily L. Hurst M.S. 2024
Dec
400 Nicholas Holmes M.S. 2024
Dec
Environmental Consultation Scientist, DOD
401 Raven I. Armour B.S. 2025 May
402 Tionna Blair B.S. 2025 May
403 Sophia R. Elliot B.S. 2025 May SSU Intern Savannah water intake project
404 Sydney G. Glenn B.S. 2025 May Education Team at Georgia Aquarium
405 Ciara R. Jordan B.S. 2025 May
406 Kamillagene Piehe B.S. 2025 May
407 Sarah Plancarte B.S. 2025 May
408 Candace Remo B.S. 2025 May
409 James R. Bird M.S. 2025 May Research Professional, UGA Skidaway Inst. of Oceanography (SkIO)
410 LaGina M. Frazier M.S. 2025 May City of Savannah
411 Ayanna Elder B.S. 2025
Dec
412 James D. Kees, Jr. B.S. 2025
Dec
413 Charles Williams B.S. 2025
Dec
414 Alis Wright Bonner B.S. 2025
Dec
415 Bridgette Hancock M.S. 2025
Dec
Fisheries Observer (RI)
416 Sierra Myers M.S. 2025
Dec
417 Meghan Maylone M.S. 2025
Dec
US Geological Survey (USGS)

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