Emma Kropke

Enthusiastic and passionate college student wanting more experience in the field of marine biology. Brings forth experience helping non-profit organizations and research facilities with daily tasks and needs as well as a strong academic background. Friendly and helpful when assisting employers and visitors requesting services. Hardworking and Driven. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish a measurable impact. Takes action with all opportunities.

• SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Certification [Sea Level Diving, Oct. 2021]
• Basic Marine Mammal Stranding Response Certification, [Dolphin Plus, Sept. 2022]
• PADI Dive Against Debris Certification, [Rainbow Reef Dive Center, Feb. 2023]

Selected out of many applicants to be one of two community outreach chairs for the University of Miami's Ocean Awareness Week E-board. Entitled to many responsibilities such as coordinating events, collaborating with social media chairs, and communicating with local businesses with the overall goal of raising awareness. Entrusted to lead the executive team of O.A.W. in community engagement and to lead by example. Community outreach chairs are expected to be involved in activities, social media, and fundraising. Additionally, they hold the responsibility of leading the community and increasing the engagement of the University of Miami students    

Attended a school trip with the University of Miami's Scuba Club to Bimini, Bahamas where students completed 6 boat dives throughout one weekend and dove with Caribbean Reef sharks. Students learned to collaborate with one another and practice new scuba diving techniques.