Timeline
Established
Ocean Connectors formally established with a focus on sea turtle education.
Ocean Foundation
Ocean Connectors joined The Ocean Foundation as a fiscal sponsorship project.
Ocean Science Leadership Award
Added new program focused on whales and received Ocean Science Leadership Award for Informal Teaching Excellence from USC.
American Meteorological Society Distinguished Educator Award
Added new program focused on birds and received American Meteorological Society Distinguished Educator Award for Non-Formal Education.
Sister City
Established Advisory Board and launched “sister city” model focused in San Diego County and Riviera Nayarit.
Eco Tours
Launched Eco Tour social enterprise, received Award for Excellence in Community Leadership and Outreach from IEA Research and Education Foundation and Non-Profit Brand of the Year Award from SDX.
Sharks at 10 Years!
Celebrated 10 year anniversary and added new program focused on sharks.
JSCK Foundation Writing Contest & Bicycle Giveaway, Community Award
Partnered with JSCK Foundation to host writing contest and bicycle giveaway and received Michelle White Environmental Award for Community category from Port of San Diego.
Organizational update!
Expanded staff positions and launched new organizational logo.
Bringing the Curriculum to You
Developed virtual education materials and created Migration Quest board game.
New Executive Director
In March of 2022, founder Frances Lang moves to a position with The Ocean Foundation. Janaira Quigley a local educator and community activist joins as Executive Director.
