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Directors

Mike Hawkins, Executive Director

Mike Hawkins, Executive Director

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Rescue Diver | Adventure Athlete | Author | Ocean Systems

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Chris Curfman, Director

Mike Hawkins, Executive Director

Retired Educator | Loudoun County Public Schools

Karen Sheff, Director

Karen Sheff, Director

Retired Educator | Kealakehe HS | Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Advisors

Harris K, Strategy

Michael Sylvester, Governance

Life Coach | Optimal Business Performance | Author

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Michael Sylvester, Governance

Michael Sylvester, Governance

Nomad | Explorer | Attorney 

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Erica C, Finance

CPA | Accounting | YHB CPAs & Consultants

Jenna Miller, Marketing

Strategic Marketing | Social Media | Websites

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Maya D, Content

Maya D, Content

Journalist | Editor | Researcher

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