Phil has worked in diving for decades and brings a wealth of technical experience to DEEP. As a highly accredited training director and underwater researcher, he is focused on delivering equipment and methods to support subsea habitation.

Dawn is a leading scientist and diver, whose research has been funded by multiple US Department of Defense agencies. She was one of six crew members to live and work undersea as part of NASA’s 21st underwater mission, NEEMO.

Kirk Krack has been a diving leader for over 30 years, enhancing opportunities in the water. His diverse roles include adventurer, educator, coach, camera operator, on-screen talent, stunt person, researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur.

Kathy is a highly experienced geologist, oceanographer, former NASA astronaut and US Navy Officer. She has made history in space and sea, as the first US woman to complete a spacewalk and to travel to the lowest known point in the ocean.

Rob’s expertise in deep-water submersible operations is unparalleled, having led expeditions in some of the world’s most remote and hostile environments. He has planned, managed and led expeditions to the deepest point in all five oceans.

Michael is on the DAN Board of Directors and is committed to diver safety. He is a marine biologist and co-director of the San Diego Center of Excellence in Diving. He has dedicated his career to scientific diving and research.

Steve had a long tenure as Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. An active academic, he also joined the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), and founded several successful chemistry companies.

Dr. John Clarke has an extensive background in diving and science. In his decades of experience, he's done everything from accrediting deep diving systems to authoring Navy manuals that revamped the testing and analysis of underwater breathing apparatus.