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Southwest Marine / Aquatic Educators' Association

SWMEA is a chapter of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), and consists of individuals and organizations found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado.  ​ 

Our mission is "to provide a forum for formal and informal educators to develop and exchange strategies to encourage learning and stewardship of marine and aquatic ecosystems."
SWMEA - Seminar 2002

Meet the SWMEA Board

President
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Kirsten Donald
VP of Education & Ocean Advocacy Pacific Marine Mammal Center

NMEA Chapter Representative
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Sarah Pedemonte
Science Learning Specialist
Center for K-12 Science

Lawrence Hall of Science
UC Berkeley
Treasurer/Membership
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Diane Ryan
Retired Educator of 47 years
and Underwater Enthusiast


Secretary/Chapter Rep.
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Jennifer Runyan
Aquarium of the Pacific
​Outreach Supervisor
Communications Representative
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Alayna Ader
Laguna Ocean Foundation
Education & Leadership Manager

State Representatives

California - Southern
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Kirsten Donald
VP of Education & Ocean Advocacy Pacific Marine Mammal Center
New Mexico
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Position open


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​California - Central

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Nevada
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Position open
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California - Northern

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Arizona

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Colorado
Sue Counterman
Colorado Academy






​Utah

Position open
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