Meet the Team

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    Angelique Allen

    FOUNDER & AUTHOR

    I am a graduate student and science communicator who is studying how octopuses think about what they see, or their visual processing. I am passionate about putting science where people do not normally see it, like in a brewery, airport, or picture book! ​

    Contact: vallen@uoregon.edu

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    Halle Lindstrom

    FOUNDING MEMBER & RESIDENT ARTIST

    I am a marine biologist and science illustrator who is passionate about science education. Biology and ecology are fields I am deeply interested in and hope to continue pursuing. I’d like to help people discover the realm of science through our creativity and passion.​

    Contact: hallelindstrom@msn.com

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    Anneliese Bishop-Perdue

    FOUNDING MEMBER & CO-AUTHOR

    I am a marine biologist, diver, and educator with a focus in sensory and ecology research. I am thrilled to be creating a book that showcases everything I love about the ocean: wonderful creatures, interesting biology, and incredible scientists.​

    Contact: abishopp12@gmail.com

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    Melissa Andrade

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    I am a marine ecologist and MSc student at Cal Poly SLO. I study sea stars in their chemical environment, and I work in conserving a critically endangered species of sea star. I’m passionate about making science more accessible and inspiring others to follow their dreams!

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    Sydney Payne

    EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

    I am a recent graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University, with research experience in sea turtles and estuarine ecosystems. Currently, I work at Georgia Aquarium as an Environmental Educator, focusing on the NOAA Ocean Guardian School program where I develop and help research projects in K-12 schools based around watershed protection!

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    Samuel Strauss

    PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

    I’m a marine biologist, scientific diver, and budding restoration ecologist. I work to monitor and restore kelp forests, pinto abalone, and sunflower seastars. I also work to connect passionate people across disciplines through marine science and art in an attempt to raise awareness and promote diverse perspectives.

OUR COLLABORATORS

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    Bridget Vincent

    DOAS: MADE IN YOUR COMMUNITY CO-CREATOR & ILLUSTRATOR

    I am a graduate student and artist studying the evolution of complex traits, such as eyes in jellyfish and light organs in cephalopods, by comparing the morphologies of these organs across species. I am passionate about using art to help foster connections between people and the science that is quietly a part of their life.