Kat and the late Monk created Seatrek in 2002 bringing a wealth of knowledge of sailing, scuba diving and youth education. They both hold U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Masters Licenses, are NAUI Course Directors, and are First Aid, CPR, and DAN Oxygen Administration Instructors. Their combined experience on live-aboard dive vessels spans 40 years in locations including the Caymans, Honduras, Mexico, Florida, Australia, Costa Rica, and Hawaii.

Late Captain Monk had over 30 years of experience on live-aboard dive vessels. He developed and directed several student diving programs and served as a research diver and dive supervisor for Texas A&M University, San Jacinto College and the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. Captain Monk left his legacy and mark on SeaTrek knowing the program would continue educating young outdoor enthusiast for years to come.

Captain Kat has a B.S. degree in Physical Geography and a M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Michigan. She teaches math and science at a private school in Michigan while raising three active kids. She is an avid sailor, having years of experience running world-class live-aboard dive vessels.

Kris has a great love for the outdoors and anything to do with the water.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and most of all spending time in and on the water.  Kris has been an integral part of the SeaTrek crew for over 20 years.  Kris started out as a NAUI Divemaster candidate and worked his way up to Instructor trainer and Program director.  After having children, he focused on helping behind the scenes with marketing and preparing for the next summer.  After working in education as a teacher and administrator Kris has returned to the SeaTrek forefront as Executive Director of operations.  Kris is a seasoned sailor with a wealth of knowledge about SeaTrek and diving in the Great Lakes, Mexico, Jamaica and the British Virgin Islands.

Max has been passionate about ecology and biology since he was 5-years-old running around the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. His hobbies while on the boat include practicing his invertebrate identification and looking for sea turtles. He is currently majoring in marine biology at University of the Virgin Islands on the island of Saint Thomas where he is also the president of the UVI Sea Turtle Club. Max started at SeaTrek as a student in 2015 and worked his way up going through our ShIP intern program, eventually joining our biology team. In the following years he became a captain and NAUI Instructor.

Adam has been part of the SeaTrek staff for five years, beginning as a SHiP member and working his way up to Captain, Instructor, Intern Coordinator, and now Program Director. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, he spent four years in Myrtle Beach, SC before returning home. Adam earned his degree in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University and is currently pursuing a master’s in Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University. He loves diving, teaching, and mentoring. Adams favorite part about working at SeaTrek is watching students grow into confident leaders during their time on board. He is excited to return for another incredible summer on the water!

Audrey is from Raleigh, North Carolina, and recently graduated with a BS in Marine Biology from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Her adventurous spirit first drew her to SeaTrek, where she has grown from student to intern to staff, and now serves as Program Director, Intern Coordinator, and Advertising Manager. In her new roles, Audrey oversees SeaTrek’s social media, guides the ShIP intern program, and helps shape the program she’s loved for so many years. She is also a USCG licensed captain and NAUI scuba instructor, sharing her passion for the ocean both above and below the surface. One of Audrey's favorite parts of the job is mentoring students—helping them grow, thrive, and discover their own strengths through their SeaTrek experience. Audrey loves that her summers combine her passions for photography, diving, sailing, and marine biology, and she’s looking forward to another season full of adventures and smiling faces!! 

Anna’s love of aquatic life began by playing with snapping turtles in northern Michigan. Science was always her favorite subject, maybe because Captain Kat was her middle school science teacher! She’s worked with sea turtles, wasps, eagle rays, bacteria, coral, and Great Lakes algae - but her favorite place to do science is at SeaTrek BVI. Anna got her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and is now she is working towards her PhD at the University of Western Australia. When she’s not working on her sea turtle thesis, she’s spending time in nature and helping prepare for another excellent summer of SeaTrek BVI.

Science, scuba, travel and education have defined Angie’s life and career. While earning a B.S. in Biology at Colorado State University, she studied marine biology, anthropology, and conservation in Australia and Belize. In 2007 Angie earned her Teaching Credential and M.A. in Teaching from UC-Irvine and became part of the SeaTrek family. She was a National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellow while earning her M.S. degree in Earth and Environmental Science at Indiana University where her research focused on algal ecology and water quality. Since 2010 she has worked with the National Geographic Society as a curriculum writer/reviewer. In 2014 she was an adjunct faculty member with Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis and developed a Coastal Environments & Sustainability field course in the Virgin Islands. As long as she’s in, near or under the water, all is well in her world.

Growing up on a farm in Michigan allowed Brittany to adventure outdoors earlier than most. She had a four-wheeler by age 4, a pet duck, while most of her friends had stuffed animals, and her only fear was events that required shoes.
Brittany's love for the ocean was not at first sight. She visited the Great Barrier Reef and was startled by what she saw; fish larger than her, sharks by the many, and it did not help that her snorkeling skills were below average. Her fear soon turned to curiosity, then flourished when she spent three weeks diving in the Bahamas while in high school.
Brittany attended Nova Southeastern University in Florida and graduated in 2020 with degrees in Marine Biology, Dance, and Business. Brittany is a substitute teacher in Michigan and enjoys the perks of farm life while she is with her family. 2022 will be Brittany's second summer living at sea, and she can't wait to get back to living on the water! Brittany is looking forward to guiding SeaTrek students as they discover their passion for the ocean and the creatures that live within.

Allie grew up around the ocean, living in California. She and her family would camp in Santa Cruz almost every weekend. Throughout middle school, she wanted to study the ocean. In high school, she took a marine science class, and that’s what made her decide to study marine science in college. Allie went to the University of Hawaii Hilo where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in marine science. During the winter months, Allie works as a marine science instructor at the Catalina Island Marine Institute on Catalina Island in California. Allie loves being on the ocean and looking for whales, dolphins, or sea turtles!

“The Bos” has been with SeaTrek over 15 years and is a certified NAUI Instructor. He is a student at the University of Maine in Orono where he is studying English. Born in Dallas, Texas, he moved to Kennebunkport, Maine at the age of six and grew up exploring tide pools and scouring mud flats. He went through SeaTrek’s ShIP internship program in 2011. Bos was also Capt. Monk’s first mate for five summers. In addition to his first mate duties, his favorite job at SeaTrek is teaching his students and fellow staff members all about the inner workings of the boats.

Kirsten is from Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Adlai E. Stevenson High School. She is extremely passionate about soccer and has played at the highest level in the U.S. Development Academy. After facing some setbacks as a busy athlete, Kirsten hopes to become a physicians assistant for an orthopedic surgeon so she can help other injured athletes. Since she was a toddler she has been traveling to the BVI and in love with the water and swimming with the fish. Kirsten has been part of the SeaTrek family for several years and has tried it all! She has voyaged on the Bahamas Explorer and Leewards Explorer trips and is now working on main program in the BVI. Kirsten loves working with her students and can’t wait to be back in the water teaching and earning her NAUI Instructor certification.

Cody resides in the great state of Ohio. In 2019, he graduated from the Bio-Med Science Academy. Cody is currently studying at Stark State College. He is eager to expand his knowledge and is enrolled in emergency fire services, emergency medical services, and paramedic courses. In his downtime, Cody enjoys snowboarding, kayaking, and any activity that takes him outdoors. SeaTrek is excited to have Cody back on board for a second summer.

Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor, Outdoor Emergency Care, Paramedic, Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced life support, Firefighter Level II

Joseph's fascination with the ocean started very early. From a young age, Jo dreamed of becoming a marine biologist, but that dream wasn't effortless growing up in the landlocked area of Nashville, Tennessee. Upon graduating high school, Jo moved to Rhode Island, where he worked hard and received a bachelor's degree in marine biology from the University of Rhode Island. Jo is now pursuing a career in education. He loves music immensely, so you'll always find him dancing! His favorite part about SeaTrek is meeting all the smiling new faces wanting to know more about how to help our oceans!

CJ currently lives in the beautiful Outer banks of North Carolina. He graduated from a small private medical college with a degree in Paramedicine and a concentration in public health education. CJ is currently a caregiver for home health. In the early years of his career, CJ worked in the Emergency room and for 911 as a paramedic. CJ volunteers for the North Carolina court system as a child advocate, the North Carolina aquarium, and the local Humane society. Some of his favorite activities in the BVI are Turtle tagging, scuba diving, hiking, and sailing. CJ has been a Bahamas Explorer voyage staff member for several years, so he knows some of the best locations to explore.

Micah hails from Flushing, Michigan, and has spent the past two years training at the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City Michigan, working towards his US Coast Guard Unlimited Tonnage Mate’s license to sail commercially on the Great Lakes. Until then, he’s continuing a family tradition at SeaTrek, following in his parents’ footsteps and putting his skills to work. Micah is passionate about the ocean, adventure, and exploration, Micah is always ready for the next challenge whether at sea or beyond. His favorite part about SeaTrek is seeing students form new friendships and become as excited as he is about getting to go on a dive!