How Expedition Audacity Is Organised

Founder, Board Chair & Captain

A Canadian explorer, filmmaker, and maritime operations leader whose work sits at the intersection of science, storytelling, and direct action. With decades of field experience and a commitment to ethical research, he leads with clarity of purpose and operational discipline. 

Operations Director & Oceania Board Member

Brings 20+ years of operational leadership, logistics management, and educational strategy. Heidi’s focus is on safe, efficient expedition planning and transformative learning experiences that bridge communities and science. 

Scientific Director & European Board Member

 A senior researcher with expertise in biosustainability and molecular analysis, Pep ensures that our science meets rigourous methodology and aligns with global research standards. 

Public Advocacy, Community Stewardship & Canadian Board Member  

A seasoned public sector leader committed to transparent governance and institutional accountability. Julius strengthens our foundation’s alignment with ethical stewardship and community interests. 

Sustainability Director & USA Board Member

An expert in sustainability, ESG strategy, and systems thinking. James brings a global perspective that connects field research with broader environmental strategy. 

Expedition Ambassador for Community Impact & Inclusion 

An advocate and community builder advising on inclusive engagement, accessibility, and ethical representation, helping extend environmental stewardship into communities often excluded from traditional conservation narratives. 

Strategic Partnerships & Ethical Finance Advisor

Kristen Korhonen advises on partnership strategy, ethical funding structures, and long-term financial stewardship, helping ensure growth is aligned with mission integrity, independence, and responsible governance. 

Exploration & Public Engagement

 Fabien Cousteau advises on exploration strategy and public engagement approaches, supporting the translation of expedition work into education, awareness, and meaningful public connection with ocean science. 

Education & Expedition Outreach

Joe Grabowski advises on expedition-linked education and outreach, supporting the design and delivery of learning experiences that translate field research into accessible, engaging content for students, educators, and the public. 

Community & Organizational Development Advisor

Joanna Klekowicz brings leadership experience from the nonprofit and education sectors, advising on organisational development, stakeholder collaboration, and community partnership design in support of long-term institutional resilience.  

Cetacean Culture & Ethical Storytelling 

Dove Joans advises on cetacean research perspectives, ethical storytelling, and interspecies understanding, helping ensure that scientific findings are translated with cultural sensitivity, accuracy, and respect for the social lives of marine mammals. 

Ocean Science & Conservation

Dr. Earle advises on ocean science priorities, conservation strategy, and the broader scientific context informing marine research initiatives, supporting evidence-based approaches to ocean protection and stewardship. 

Fisheries, Maritime Crime & Enforcement

Dr. Belhabib advises on fisheries science, maritime crime, and enforcement systems, supporting research and intelligence efforts focused on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.

Marine Science & Research Ethics

Gaelin Rosenwaks advises on marine research practices, expedition science, and ethical fieldwork, supporting the integration of scientific inquiry with responsible documentation.

Arctic & Ocean Systems

Dr. Hill advises on Arctic and oceanographic research, marine ecosystem dynamics, and climate-driven environmental change in high-latitude regions.

Applied Biotechnology & Environmental Science

Eric Herrera advises on applied biotechnology, environmental science, and innovative research approaches supporting scalable and interdisciplinary solutions.

Arctic Science & Indigenous Collaboration

Dr. Nweeia advises on Arctic research, interdisciplinary science, and long-term collaboration with Indigenous communities in high-latitude environments.

Privateer supports satellite-based vessel tracking and data analysis, strengthening maritime situational awareness and enabling the identification and monitoring of vessels of interest in support of expedition safety and Red Quill Society investigations. 

Mission Blue partners with Expedition Audacity to support ocean conservation action and awareness, collaborating on shared research communication and engagement initiatives that highlight critical marine ecosystems and contribute to informed stewardship. 

The Paul Walker Foundation partners with Expedition Audacity to support education, youth engagement, and community empowerment, aligning shared values around stewardship, inspiration, and positive impact across generations. 

Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants serves as Expedition Audacity’s educational broadcast partner, facilitating live and recorded programming that connects expeditions, scientists, and field research directly with classrooms and learners worldwide.

EQO supports Expedition Audacity by providing environmental genomics and biomonitoring analysis, using eDNA and eRNA technologies to enhance field research, detect biodiversity signals, and contribute high-resolution insight into aquatic ecosystem health during expeditions. 

OCN AI collaborates with Expedition Audacity to support ocean monitoring and analytical insight, applying machine learning and data platforms to enhance situational awareness, environmental understanding, and decision-making during field operations.