Meet the Committee

Chloe is a second year Master’s of Professional Science student studying Marine Conservation. She is currently a Restoration Technician Intern with the Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) program at the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science in downtown Miami. Aside from weekly habitat restoration projects and educational outreach events, her research is focusing on the microplastic composition and distribution on Virginia Key, FL, and how acute environmental disruptions impact current concentrations of microplastics in this area. Chloe is also a part of Marine Science Graduate Student Organization (MSGSO) at the Rosenstiel School, serving as Merchandise Chair. In her free time Chloe loves to SCUBA dive, read and enjoy the Florida sunshine.

Paloma is a second year PhD student in the Ocean Sciences department. A native Bahamian, Paloma fell in love with the ocean at a young age, and has been sailing since she was only five years old. Her research focuses on how sea level rise will impact both Florida and Bahamian coastlines, with primary interests in climate change adaptation. Paloma aims to use data science to advance solutions to environmental problems faced by The Bahamas. Paloma is also a Mental Health Ambassador and the incoming Multicultural Chair for the Marine Science Graduate Student Organization (MSGSO) at Rosenstiel.

Aliyah is a third year PhD student in the Marine Biology & Ecology department. Aliyah is a member of the Cnidarian Immunity Lab at Rosenstiel, where her work focuses on how the immune system modulates microbial communities during environmental perturbations. Aliyah also devotes her time to her undergraduate mentee and Students4Students, a group that prepares educational programming for students kindergarten through high school to learn about marine and atmospheric science. While it's hard for her to choose, Aliyah’s favorite animals include meerkats and giant clams.

Maddie is a fourth year PhD student in the Ocean Sciences department. Her research is centered on island wake parameterization using remote sensing techniques. Maddie recently participated in the Coastal Land-Air-Sea Interaction (CLASI) Experiment, an at- sea research expedition funded by the Office of Naval Research. Maddie was recently selected as an Institute for Data Science & Computing (IDSC) fellow for the 2023-2024 year. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Maddie credits her early introduction to the coastal environment, for her love of the ocean.

Christine is a first year PhD student in the Environmental Science & Policy department studying shark movement and behavior. Christine is a member of the Macdonald Lab/Shark Research & Conservation program at Rosenstiel. Prior to enrolling at the University of Miami, Christine used to work at the Smithsonian National Museum of History. Christine helped bring the FUN Force to Rosenstiel, the newest initiative to host and lead engaging events for the campus community.

Hannah is a second year PhD student in the Marine Biology & Ecology department. A member of the Babcock lab, Hannah studies shark depredation in recreational fisheries. During her undergraduate career, Hannah was awarded the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Fun fact about Hannah, she’s lived in Costa Rica and the Galapagos for six months!

Haley is a first year Master’s of Professional Science student in the Aquaculture track. Haley is a current assistant at the experimental hatchery at the University of Miami, participating in ongoing research on environmentally and economically important species. In addition to the Auction Committee, Haley is also a member of the Sustainability Initiative at Rosenstiel. As a certified lifeguard and former collegiate swimmer, Haley has even swam the 22 mile distance between Catalina Island and mainland California!