Who
We Are
Our 2023-2024 Board Members
President
Rianna Blazek
Rianna is a senior majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with a double minor in Biochemistry and Marine Science. For the past two summers she has worked at the OdySea Aquarium, getting hands-on experience with conservation and animal training. She is extremely passionate about educating others and can't wait to continue to do so. She is also in Greek life with Alpha Chi Omega! She loves all marine research and her favorite animal is a whale shark!
Vice President
Savanna Saunders
Savanna is a sophomore majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology with a double minor in Spanish and Marine Science. Aside from being the Vice President of MACS, she is involved in Arizona Ambassadors and the Pretty Smart Club. She is super interested in researching dolphins and coral reefs in the future. She also loves photography and outdoor activities!
Outreach Coordinator
Noah Fleisher
Noah is a Junior majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He also has a minor in Astrobiology, Marine Science, and Geoscience. He is passionate about the oceans and marine ecology and he loves teaching others about it too! His favorite marine animal is the mimic octopus but also just loves cephalopods in general, there are too many to choose from!!
Secretary
Seanna Jo Engel
Seanna is a Junior majoring in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Conservation Biology and a minor in Marine Science. Marine Biology has been a passion since Seanna was two. MACS is where she found equally passionate people who want to create change and bring awareness about Marine issues on campus! Her favorite animal is a Thresher Shark!
Treasurer
Kyle Ka
Kyle is a Junior majoring in Pre-Med. His goal is to become a clinical pathologist! He developed a lifelong passion for fish and the ocean ever since he saw Finding Nemo as a kid. While he may be pursuing a career in the medical industry, in this club, he still enjoys being around others who share similar interests in the marine world. His favorite marine animal is a Great White Shark!
Communication Coordinator
Melanie Dewey
Melanie is a Junior majoring in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Wildlife Conservation and Management. She is also earning her Zoo and Aquarium Certificate and GIS Certificate. Melanie is very passionate about marine conservation and protecting wildlife found in the ocean. Her favorite marine animal is a Sea Otter and would love to do research with them someday.