Jay Dawsey

Jay Dawsey is a Physical Scientist at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration since December 2024. Prior experience includes serving as a Policy and Planning Coordinator at IBSS from March 2022 to January 2025, where responsibilities involved developing briefings and tracking strategic contributions for NOAA CO-OPS. Jay also worked as an Assistant Program Director at Catalina Island Marine Institute, a Survey Technician at SOLMAR HYDRO INC, and a Gear Manager & Public Outreach Coordinator for the University of Miami's Shark Research and Conservation Program. Previous positions include GIS Technician at Innovasea and Marine Science Instructor at Catalina Island Marine Institute. Jay holds a Master of Professional Science in Marine Conservation from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Sciences from Coastal Carolina University.