The Ocean Foundation
Kaitlyn Lowder is an experienced marine biology professional with a robust background in oceanographic research and program management. Currently serving as Program Manager at The Ocean Foundation since March 2021, Kaitlyn provides technical and operational support for core programs, including EquiSea and the International Ocean Acidification Initiative. Prior experience includes roles such as NOAA Sea Grant Knauss Fellow, focusing on international ocean research initiatives, and Oceanographic Research Specialist at The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i, where modeling of marine organism sensitivity to climate change was accomplished. A Ph.D. graduate from UC San Diego with interdisciplinary research in ocean acidification impacts, Kaitlyn also engaged in program management at Western Washington University's Office of Admissions and conducted research on Atlantic salmon behavior during an internship at NOAA.
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The Ocean Foundation
The Ocean Foundation is the gathering place for marine conservation donors and conservation entrepreneurs to advance global ocean solutions. We work to provide financial resources to marine conservation initiatives by providing conservation grants, hosting projects and funds, and collaborating with important campaigns and opinion leaders. Because of the dynamic nature of our business, including the many projects that we host, we have a variety of powerful resources that we can bring to any ocean conservation project. We have grantees, partners and projects on all the world’s continents. Our Board of Directors is comprised of individuals with significant experience in marine conservation philanthropy, complemented by an expert, professional staff, and a growing international advisory board of scientists, policy makers, educational specialists, and other top experts. Since 2003 we have spent over $84.1 million on marine conservation - through grants and services - to protect marine habitats and species of concern, build the ocean conservation community's capacity and expand ocean literacy.