Annie has over 15 years of experience in ocean policy and science communications. She designs and manages comprehensive communications strategies and public relations campaigns for marine-related organizations, businesses, government agencies and scientific institutions.
As a skilled science writer, Annie conveys complex marine science issues to the general public through compelling stories. She frequently serves as a writer and editor for science-based publications and has specific experience in the science and policy of marine protected areas. She specializes in the use of social media and multimedia formats in order to more effectively engage a broad audience in her client's ocean-related news.
Annie's clients are frequently quoted during emerging news stories that involve scientific expertise or an ocean-policy perspective. Likewise, she works closely with many international, national and environmental and science reporters to connect them with ocean experts for their stories.
She holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in marine biology from the University of Miami and a Master's degree in ocean policy and natural resource management at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
