Native to the Greater Seattle Area of Washington state, Celine found herself drawn to the sparkling waters of Monterey Bay and earned her BSc. in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 2018.

As an undergraduate, she worked extensively as a scientific research diver and laboratory technician for multiple university-based operations and has contributed data to long-term projects aimed at exploring mechanisms of kelp forest resiliency and ecosystem dynamics – specifically relating to urchin barren patch distribution throughout central California.

Following her tenure at UCSC, she continued her studies in marine sciences and earned a Masters from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories in 2025.

As a graduate student, her research revolved around assessing and identifying coastal nursery habitat potential and the influence of substrates on selective settlement in larval marine invertebrates in the context of conservation and marine area protections.

In addition to her academic contributions, she has been actively involved with various community outreach initiatives revolving around marine conservation and science education; most notably as a Marine Science advisor for the Hydrous Advisory Board and experienced field instructor for the Wildlands Studies Big Sur program – Preserving Environments.

When not immersed in the underwater world, Celine can be found tending to her garden, trying new recipes, hiking, camping, diving, or looking for washed up treasures on the beach. She also runs a small maker’s business in the form of Eventide Atelier, where her crafts support local partners and marine conservation groups.

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