My Educational Background:
M.D. – Saint George’s University – 2018
M.B.A – Saint George’s University – 2019
M.S. – Biology – Valdosta State University – 2012
Thesis: Computational Studies of the Cu-taxol Complex: An Analysis of Solubility and Stability
B.S. – Biology, minor Chemistry – Valdosta State University – 2008
B.A. – History – Valdosta State University – 2008
Dive History:
My personal dive training progression began with an open water course in Honduras, after which I took my Nitrox, Advanced, and Rescue diving courses on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Wishing to continue my dive training, I started my divemaster internship program at my local dive shop while attending Valdosta State University. After gaining experience as a divemaster, I became a recreational instructor and technical diver, and after gaining further experience, I became a technical instructor, and later a technical instructor trainer. I offer several technical courses for experienced divers through multiple agencies, including both open circuit and closed circuit training. I am also certified for visual tank inspection through SCIDI, and am a BLS Instructor with the AHA.
Aside from direct diving activities, I have received additional certification and training including BLS, ACLS, PALS, DMAC L1 (Medical Examiner of Divers), and DMAC 2D (Physicians Training in Diving Medicine). I always enjoy expanding my base of knowledge, as it provides a wider educational experience for students.
I have previously lived in Grenada diving and teaching for two and half years. I have over 10 years of experience in the dive industry at multiple levels, from teaching all the way up to product development and manufacturing. As a technical diver I hold several certifications from multiple agencies including TDI, SNSI, NAUI, and IANTD. Certifications include but are not limited to Normoxic Trimix, Evolution/Inspiration CCR Rebreather, Optima CCR, Closed Circuit Decompression, Closed Circuit Mixed Gas Diluent (Trimix), Closed Circuit Full Trimix (Hypoxic) ,and full cave.