Launched in 2011, the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, is a collaborative, youth-driven effort, coordinated in partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory and made possible by teams of youth leaders, collaborating conservation organizations, aquariums, zoos, science centers, schools, and universities. The Summit is held annually at Mote Marine Laboratory, with regional satellite summits planned by teams of young people working in partnership with local conservation organizations. 

Meet Our Team

​Sean Russell
Founder/Director

Grace Doleshel
Satellite Summit Coordinator

Daniel Bisgrove
Operations Coordinator

Kayla Fowler
​Marketing Coordinator

Sumaya Raihan 
Communications Coordinator

Ilana Szarf
Social Media Specialist

Tayler Lacasse
Summit Program Assistant

Alexandra Adamo
​Social Media Specialist

Ben May
Ocean Policy Advisor