Catie Mitchell

Catie joined Clean Ocean Action in 2021 as the Community Science Associate. While Catie grew up in Virginia, she spent many summers at the Jersey Shore, thanks to a sprawling network of family members up and down the NJ coast.

After earning a B.A. in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from Vanderbilt University, Catie dove head first into the IMBRSea Erasmus Mundus graduate program at Ghent University in Belgium, where she earned an M.S. in the Management of Marine Biological Resources. The pursuit of her passion for protecting marine ecosystems has led Catie around the globe, with research experiences in Australia, Portugal, and the U.K. Most recently, she worked as an Environmental Educator at the Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park, leading stream monitoring programs and connecting students to their local waterways.

Ultimately, Catie's journey led her to COA, and back to the coast where she first discovered her love for the ocean. Catie's commitment to ocean protection, along with her varied experiences in scientific research and community outreach, will serve her well in the new role of Community Science Associate.