Daniela Maldini, Ph.D.
Scientist, Educator, Writer and Consultant
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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Applied Conservation Biology | Ecology | Marine Ecology and Conservation |Physiological Ecology, Behavior, Movements and Trophic Ecology of Marine Vertebrates|Communication and Outreach of Science and Conservation | Human Dimensions in Conservation Biology | Supervision of Field-Stations | Seamanship and Marine Safety |Teaching and Mentoring Graduate and Undergraduate Students |Presentation & Public Outreach| Field Research Techniques | Data Analysis & Assessment | Staff Training & Development | Report Generation & Writing|
Chief Scientist
Okeanis, Moss Landing, California, USA
January 2007-Present
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Senior Post-Doctoral Researcher
University College Cork
MaREI Centre
Beaufort Building - Environmental Research Institute (ERI)
June 2015-Present
Chief Scientist
Pacific Whale Foundation, Wailuku, Hawaii, USA
December 2010-March 2012
Director of Research
Earthwatch Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
January 2005-June 2007
Research Associate
Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, AK, USA
June 2001-January 2005
Research Assistant
University of Hawaii at Manoa, CSUMB, Kaneohe, Hawaii, USA
August 1998-May 2001
Research Associate
Pacific Cetacean Group, Moss Landing, California, USA
January 2001-January 2005
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PUBLIC SERVICE
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Since 2012 - Traditions Transitional Living, Vice President, Phoenix, AK, USA
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2012-2014 - East Maui Animal Refuge, Board Member and Wildlife Branch Manager, Haiku, HI, USA
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2007-2008 - Society for Conservation Biology - Marine Section, Board Member, National, USA
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2006-2007 - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Branch Chief, Marine Environmental Protection, National, USA
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2000-2007 - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Active Member, USA
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1999-2001 - Oceanwide Science Institute, Founding Director and Vice President, Honolulu, HI, USA
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1994-1998 - Pacific Cetacean Group, Scientific Advisory Committee; Founding Director and President, Moss Landing, CA, USA
2010 - present
2010 - present