Drew is MDI’s Principle Instructor, and Excursion Coordinator. To say that MDI would not exist without the passion that Drew brings to the team is an egregious understatement. With over 25 years of experience underwater, Drew’s underwater expertise is only matched by his fun-loving attitude, and desire to pass the information on to his students.

Another founding member of the team, Megan is an internationally-recognized Divemaster and an avid underwater photographer. The ocean has always been a passion of hers, and has been an integral part of her life. So much so, that she has received a degree in Marine Biology, and has spent 22 years in Active Service for the United States Coast Guard, where she currently stands at the Officer Rank of Commander.

Sean is the team’s Principle Cinematographer and Graphic Designer. Including holding the revered achievement of being the person on the team who created the iconic MDI Octopus logo. Sean is an underwater professional with over 30 years of diving experience, where he operates with an “on it, in it, under it” attitude.

Olivia is the team’s primary advocate for oceanic wildlife and principle conservationist. She is critical to organizing our stewardship programs and keeping the team up to date on current local issues and outcomes. Her passion is all things ocean, and plans to pursue educational opportunities focused on protecting marine megafauna, including the North Atlantic Right Whale.

Aaron is the Team’s technical equipment guru, where he brings the same passion to dive gear, that he brings to his medical career. He is also a great source of info for all things concerning the physics and physiology of diving.

Jay is MDI’s assistant instructor, and our Marine Ecology enthusiast. He brings a vast amount of scientific diving experience to the team, and brings an attitude of “Safety through Education” to all dive sessions.

An aspiring dive professional, Pierce is one of the newer members of the team, bringing his technical knowledge to maintain the team’s dynamic website. He is preparing for his sabbatical in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where he is slated to work for the Department of the Interior, maintaining and sharing his passion for ocean conservation with the general public at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.