Monterey Bay Aquarium
Martine Watkins is a dedicated professional focused on ocean conservation, currently serving as the Local Government and Business Affairs Senior Manager at Monterey Bay Aquarium since January 2024, where the role involves leading strategic initiatives and fostering relationships with governmental and business sectors. Previously, Martine served as a Council member and former Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz from December 2016 to December 2024, contributing to city policy and budget oversight. With extensive experience as a Senior Community Organizer at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education from October 2003 to December 2023, Martine specialized in education policy, community organizing, and program management. Additional positions include Action Research Coordinator at Applied Survey Research and Regional Director at Santa Cruz County College Commitment, underscoring a strong commitment to social change and community development, backed by a Master of Public Policy from the Leon and Sylvia Panetta Institute of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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With a mission to inspire conservation of the ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is the most admired aquarium in the United States, a leader in science education, and a voice for ocean conservation through comprehensive programs in marine science and public policy.