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As these ripples move forward, they gather momentum and grow in strength. What starts as a small ripple can evolve into a powerful wave, capable of driving significant change, discovering new depths, sharing stories, inspiring action, and ultimately shaping the future. At the heart of every wave are people who inspire, challenge, disrupt, and lead. They are the innovators and forces of nature \u2013 the true wavemakers driving progress and meaningful change.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By showcasing the cutting-edge advancements and emerging leaders that are shaping the future of ocean stewardship, CHOW 2025 spotlights the next wave of transformative change across science, culture and heritage, resiliency, and innovation. As the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary, join us to explore and connect with the pioneering individuals and initiatives that are leading the charge in protecting and transforming the future of our ocean and Great Lakes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Engage in this dynamic movement and help shape a sustainable, thriving future for our big blue planet. Together, we can drive the change we need and ensure a better future for our generations to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”wave-community”][vc_column]

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Capitol Hill Ocean Week is where our community comes together.<\/h2>\r\n

Each year, thousands of people who have a stake in the future of our waters and our planet converge to hear from the preeminent voices\u2014and future leaders\u2014in our industry, glimpse the future of marine technology, and meet the policymakers eliciting change on the local, national and global levels. The topics discussed at CHOW become the mainstream headlines about our ocean, coasts and Great Lakes, and all are welcome to the dialogue. And we need your voice too.<\/p>\n

Read more about Capitol Hill Ocean Week<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Armon Alex<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Co-Founder and Director,\u00a0<\/span>Gulf of Mexico Youth Climate Summit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Jeff Boehm, DVM, ACAW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chief External Relations Officer,\u00a0The Marine Mammal Center<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kristy Clement<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Chief Executive Officer,\u00a0<\/span>Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Cathy Green<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

President and Executive Director,\u00a0<\/span>National Maritime Historical Society <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Mark Huang<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Founder and Venture Partner,\u00a0<\/span>SeaAhead<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Dawn Kernagis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Director of Scientific Research,\u00a0DEEP<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dana Okano<\/span>, PhD, AICP<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Program Director,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Hawai\u2019i Community <\/span>Foundation<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Whitney Potter-Schwartz<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Vice President of Communications and Operations,\u00a0<\/span>Outdoor Recreation <\/span>Roundtable<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Danni Washington<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Co-Founder and Board Member,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Big Blue and You<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alissa Weinman<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ocean Program Manager<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

National Caucus of Environmental Legislators<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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June 2<\/span><\/span>nd<\/span> <\/span>on Capitol Hill<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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June 3rd and 4th \/ Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC<\/p>\n

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June 3rd \/ Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC<\/p>\n

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June 5th \/ Various Locations throughout Washington, DC<\/p>\n

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