Laura Gill leads program development and implementation, including tours and behind-the-scenes experiences, virtual programs, and interpretive resources. She was selected as a Fellow within the National Informal STEM Education Network Sustainability Program, a highly selective community of informal educators and scientists dedicated to supporting learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) across the United States. Prior to her current role, Laura collaborated with the Center on multiple occasions during her time at Aquarium of the Bay and the Sea Lion Center at San Francisco’s Pier 39. She served in various roles at Aquarium of the Bay, developing and teaching new and existing public programs, coordinating special events, and leading day-to-day education operations. Before joining Aquarium of the Bay, Laura earned her Bachelor of Science in marine biology from UC Santa Cruz and had previous experience in the aquarium world as the Assistant Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Educator at the Roundhouse Aquarium in Manhattan Beach, California. Her areas of expertise include STEM-based education, public programs, public speaking, interpretation, informal environmental education, marine biology, and sustainability. She is passionate about conservation and has always known she wanted to pursue marine biology. Her experience includes a volunteer trip to Costa Rica at age 13, where she worked with local marine biologists to relocate vulnerable sea turtle eggs to safe locations. This experience sparked her enthusiasm for environmental education. She later joined her ocean-loving peers in her undergraduate studies, earning a bachelor’s degree in marine biology. Inspired by the work of The Marine Mammal Center in science, research, and education, Laura eventually joined the staff, where she leads tours, creates public education programs, and works with volunteers. She is recognized for her outstanding work and continues to inspire and empower communities to take action and protect the ocean [citation][4].