Americas Ocean Watch Planning Team
Mark Schrader
PRINCIPAL FOUNDER- CAPTAIN, AMERICAS OCEAN WATCH
A renowned solo sailor, Mark has twice single-handedly circumnavigated the world and was the first American to single-handedly circumnavigate the world via the five Southern Capes in 1982-83. He finished the BOC Challenge in 1987, and became its Race Director in 1990-91. Mark was co-founder of the 2009-10 Around the Americas and Captain of its S/V Ocean Watch for its 13-month expedition. He currently lives in Washington state and is an avid marine conservationist and wildlife advocate.
Sue Pasieka, Global Strategic Alliances
Sue has over 20 years experience building strategic partnerships for leading consumer brand, technology and digital media companies. She is passionate about helping companies activate their Corporate Social Responsibility missions and has held a variety of leadership positions at companies including MITX, the Massachusetts Innovation and Technology Exchange, Ziff Davis and TechTarget working with leading companies including Dell EMC, Accenture, SAP, TJX, Dunkin Brands and CVS Health.
Additional Advisors:
Dr. Peter Auster, Undersea Research Scientist and Technology Specialist
Jennifer Dalton, Strategic Partnership Development
Henry P. Huntington, Ph.D., Scientist, Conservationist and Arctic Expert
Julie Morse, Conservation Scientist and Ornithologist
Les Valsquier, Communication and Systems Coordinator
Stuart Farrell, R/V Ocean Watch Operations