Alexis Valauri-Orton

Alexis Valauri-Orton is an experienced Program Officer at The Ocean Foundation, specializing in ocean acidification initiatives and program sustainability since January 2016. Valauri-Orton leads international training workshops, develops low-cost response systems, and manages multi-year strategies for addressing ocean acidification globally. Previous roles include Program Manager and Associate at Rare's Fish Forever project, where responsibilities involved internal communications and managing technical resources. Valauri-Orton has held positions in research and communications with Global Ocean Health, and interned with Ocean Conservancy and the Suquamish Tribe on ocean acidification projects. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors from Davidson College and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington.