President
Madison Arnold
Email: arnol747@umn.edu
Year and Major
I am a Senior majoring in Biology with a minor in Marine Biology
Reason For Involvement
From a young age, I have always been very passionate about Marine Biology and fascinated by the diverse life and ecosystems that exist in our oceans. So when I heard that the University of Minnesota had a Marine Biology Club I couldn’t wait to join! I saw it as an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who want to make an impact on our oceans and gain experience in the field! Over the past couple of years, the Marine Biology Club has provided me with a platform to expand my knowledge and skills through workshops, engage in conversations with experts, contribute to marine research and conservation efforts, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving our oceans. Joining the Marine Biology Club has been one of the best decisions I made during my undergraduate career, it allowed me to turn my passion into action and has opened the door to many post-graduate opportunities.
Favorite Marine Creature
Thresher Shark 🦈
Anything Else?
Fun Fact: I am an Advanced Open Water Diver and I’m pursing my Dive Master Certification 🤿
I am super excited to be serving as your president this year! Feel free to reach out to me regarding any questions you may have!
Vice-President
Malin Anderson
Email: and09628@umn.edu
Year and Major
I am a Junior majoring in Biology with a minor in Marine Biology
Reason For Involvement
I am passionate about the health of our worlds oceans and want to meet others who share similar interests!
Favorite Marine Creature
Great White Shark 🦈 or an Octopus 🐙
Anything Else?
Fun Fact: I have ran a marathon (Twin Cities) and am planning to run two more this year!
I am looking forward to making new connections and spreading my love for marine biology with others!
Event Coordinator and Social Media Manager
Tiana DeGrande
Email: degra067@d.umn.edu
Year and Major
I am a Senior majoring in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior with a minor in Marine Biology
Reason For Involvement
My love for the ocean and marine ecosystems stem from a long history of adventures near the shore. With the pressing threat of climate change endangering these precious ecosystems, I believe joining the Marine Biology Club is a meaningful way for me to not only share my experiences but also actively engage others in the cause and foster a network dedicated to making a positive impact on our oceans!
Favorite Marine Creature
Leatherback Sea Turtle 𓆉
Anything Else?
Fun Fact: I have my Rescue Dive Certification and love to dive 🤿
I am a University Ambassador for the non-profit, Women in Ocean Science, which I will be collaborating with on some of our events! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime if you have any questions or want to talk marine bio (:
Treasurer
Alena Ang
Email: ang00008@umn.edu
Year and Major
I am a Junior majoring in Biology
Reason For Involvement
Marine biology is super interesting. It feels like a whole other world since the ocean is so vast with so many cool creatures. I’ve always had a fun time in the club and even got certified as a scuba diver 🤿, which I would not have done without being apart of the club!
Favorite Marine Creature
Bottlenose Dolphin 🐬 or Sea Otter 🦦
Anything Else?
Fun fact: I occasionally raise monarchs over the summer!
Secretary
Emerson Mitchell
Year and Major
I am a Senior majoring in Biology with a minor in Business Law
Reason For Involvement
Ecosystem Ecology has always been really interesting to me and the ocean has some of the most unique relationships between species and the environment. When I heard about the Marine Biology Club I was excited to get involved and meet other people with similar interests!
Favorite Marine Creature
Beluga Whale 🐳
Anything Else?
Fun fact: This semester I’m involved in research on algae! 🌱
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