Our Mission
Coral reefs provide many benefits to wildlife and humans, but runoff pollution, the repercussions of climate change and overfishing are weakening and killing coral reefs at an alarming rate.
Our mission is to teach children how they can become coral reef conservationists. To that end, we provide middle school teachers with educational materials they can use in the classroom to teach students about the value of and threats to coral reefs.
Our Team
Project Manager & DesignerSarah conceived The Reef Project after she was lucky enough to see the gorgeous coral reefs of the Caribbean and the Maldives in person. She fell in love with…
Sarah Poe
Project Manager & Designer
Sarah conceived The Reef Project after she was lucky enough to see the gorgeous coral reefs of the Caribbean and the Maldives in person. She fell in love with the beauty of coral reefs and all the exotic marine life you can find there. This inspired her to think of ways that anyone, whether they lived near a coral reef or not, could help save this precious natural resource.
Sarah is a graphic designer, web designer/developer, and writer based in Columbia, Maryland. In addition to managing schedules and other administrative duties for The Reef Project, she created our Coral Reef Activity Packet and Coral Reef Campaign Starter Kit. Sarah is also responsible for The Reef Project’s website.
Branding & Infographic DesignerBecky has always loved visiting the beach and exploring coral reefs on summer vacations. Since joining The Reef Project, she has helped bring its mission to life through design…
Becky Ohlhaver
Branding & Infographic Designer
Becky has always loved visiting the beach and exploring coral reefs on summer vacations. Since joining The Reef Project, she has helped bring its mission to life through design for the brand identity and infographics.
Publications DesignerJay enjoys swimming and snorkeling, and is fascinated by the vibrant colors, textures, and patterns of coral reefs. He is a graphic designer and writer who wants to use…
Jay Vette
Publications Designer
Jay enjoys swimming and snorkeling, and is fascinated by the vibrant colors, textures, and patterns of coral reefs. He is a graphic designer and writer who wants to use his skills to educate.
Social Media SpecialistLynora is the non swimmer of our team. As one of the shore bound, she spends most of her time reading about the many coral reefs around the world.
Lynora Lawless
Social Media Specialist
Lynora is the non swimmer of our team. As one of the shore bound, she spends most of her time reading about the many coral reefs around the world.
