Our Team

Patterson, a longtime ocean conservation advocate,  worked with Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary as its events and volunteer coordinator from 2009-2019.  She brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and science communication. Patterson will coordinate the chapter’s southeast regional MATE ROV Competition, an underwater robotics competition and education program, and support the chapter’s biggest fundraising event, the sustainable seafood gala  A Fishy Affair. As chapter director, Patterson will raise funds for education, outreach and science programs that promote stewardship of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and strengthen conservation.