Reagan Claggett

Dynamic environmental advocate with proven leadership at Surfrider Foundation, driving community engagement through impactful beach cleanups and educational programs. Skilled in research methodologies and effective communication, I excel in fostering collaboration and promoting sustainable practices, ensuring a positive impact on marine conservation efforts.

• Hiking
• Conservation
• Diving
• Running
• Photography
• Yoga
• Reading

• Executive Board Member & Social Media Manager, Surfrider UH, Honolulu, HI, 08/23, Present, Reducing plastic impact on the local marine environment, protecting the vitality of the ocean's ecosystem and beaches, and providing educational outreach for sustainable efforts in local communities., Responsible for organizing beach cleanups and club events, and posting informational and engaging content on company social media boards.
• Research Assistant, International Volunteer HQ, Ostional, Costa Rica, 01/23, 03/23, Beach maintenance via trash and debris removal., Engaged in local community conservation efforts., Conducted night patrols to monitor and count sea turtles nesting on protected beaches., Measured, counted, and tagged Olive Ridley sea turtles for valuable data., The collected data was reported to the University of Costa Rica for analysis and presentation to the United Nations.
• Beach Cleanup Volunteer, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, 07/23, Present, Coordinating team building cleanups and public awareness., Helping to preserve marine life by removing harmful debris from coastlines.
• Volunteer, Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu, HI, 08/23, Present, Contributing to the removal of debris from local beaches., Promoting appreciation and conservation of Pacific marine life.
• Zoo Crew Volunteer, Zoology Foundation, Larkspur, CO, 06/19, 07/19, Facilitating engaging and educational activities for children to focus on wildlife conservation., Supervising children in hands-on animal care experience., Supporting the Zoology Foundation's goals to inspire positive connections between people, animals, and the environment.