Communications Committee
Strategic leadership in communications, coordination of national activities
Communications Committee Overview
Upcoming description
Committee Chair: Shen Molloy, CIOOS Atlantic, shen.molloy@cioosatlantic.ca
After eight years at the St. Lawrence Global Observatory (SLGO), Anne-Sophie joins the MEOPAR team as the new Director of the Canadian Integrated Ocean Observing System (CIOOS). Anne-Sophie has played a vital role in setting up CIOOS since its origin in 2018 and has been responsible for multiple national roles such as chair of the Communication Committee and member of the Executive Committee of CIOOS. Previous director of partnerships at SLGO, she’s looking forward to drive strategic partnerships and funding initiatives to support CIOOS’s long-term sustainability.
Jordan Watson comes to CIOOS Pacific after decades of ocean science research and leadership roles. He was formerly the Deputy Director for the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System, Acting Deputy Director for the NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence, and a fisheries ecosystem modeler for the NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center. He has a PhD (University of Alaska Fairbanks) and Masters (University of Washington) in Fisheries, and a BS in Chemistry (University of California Santa Barbara). His role as the CIOOS Pacific Director focuses on leading regional data efforts and integrating those efforts with the CIOOS Coordinating Office and the other Regional Associations. When not thinking about ocean data, Jordan enjoys long-distance trail running, backcountry skiing, and any ocean activities.
