Sean O.

Sean O. has a long history of work experience, beginning in 2004. Sean worked as a Researcher & Data Analyst at Innovasea from 2004-2006, followed by a Health Services Consultant role at the Washington State Department of Health from 2006-2008. During this time, they also worked as a Public Health Educator for Primeros Pasos and a Director of the Volunteer Program for Housing Matters. In 2009, they worked as a Spanish Interpreter & Translator at New Leaf Community Markets and as an Educator and Director of Programming and Education for the Fitness 4 Life program at the County of Santa Cruz. From 2016-2020, they held roles at Insight Exchange Network, first as Content Director and then Senior Director of Content & Event Marketing. Most recently, they have been Head of Community & Growth at Creative Force since 2020.

Sean O. began their educational journey at Cabrillo College, where they obtained an Associate of Science in Sustainability & Organic Agriculture. Sean then attended Gonzaga University for two years before taking a several year travel sabbatical throughout Latin America and transferring to the University of California, Santa Cruz. At UCSC, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Marine Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Global Economics. In addition to their undergraduate degrees, Sean O. has obtained several certifications, including a Teaching Credential (CBEST) from the State of California in 2014, a Certified Permaculture Designer from Bullock's Permaculture Homestead in 2009, an Advanced Open Water Diver from PADI in 2007, an Open Water Diver from PADI in 2007, and a Kelvin for Photographers from Creative Force in 2021.