moments of awe. musings. teachings.
here to write, explore, teach and be
welcome, let’s relish life together
dive into life with me.
as a published author, marine biologist, dive instructor and teacher of depth…join me below the surface
melannie is an author, dive instructor, published marine scientist & yoga teacher
she is passionate about inspiring connections with each other, within ourselves & with our planet
as a triple negative breast cancer survivor diagnosed at age 35, she carries the BRCA1 gene mutation
credentials
education:
master of science in marine science
hawaii pacific university, 2013
bachelor of science in zoology
michigan state university, 2007
yoga:
200-hour RYT from satsang yoga charleston, 2020 with teachers andrea boyd & jeffrey cohen
vipassana meditator
boating qualifications:
USCG captains license (OUPV/masters estimated spring 2027)
diving qualifications:
freedive instructor, 2019
(trained by nick fazah, east coast divers),
scuba instructor, 2018
(trained by andy silverman columbus scuba & m.scott, SSI )
dive instructor for PADI, SSI, SDI* & PFI*
*currently teaching/insured for