Siena Merk

Siena Merk has a diverse work experience. Siena started as a Research Assistant at the National Marine Mammal Foundation in 2022. Prior to that, they worked at the University of San Diego, where they held multiple roles including Teaching Assistant, Peer Tutor, and Student Researcher from 2020 to 2022. Siena also gained research experience as a Research Intern at National Dong Hwa University from 2020 to 2021. Siena has worked as a Scuba Diving Instructor from 2017 to 2020 and as a Grade School Tutor at P&C Institute of Professional Education for a brief period in 2020. Siena also volunteered at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration from 2019 to 2020.

Siena Merk completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Marine Sciences at the University of San Diego from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, they obtained certifications in CPR/AED/First Aid from PADI in April 2017 and completed the Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research Course from the CITI Program in May 2021. There is mention of Siena Merk pursuing the certification of an Open Water Scuba Instructor from PADI, but no specific completion date is provided.