Crew Bios
Rob Nelson: Producer, Founder, Educator, Marine Biologist
Rob is the founder of Explore Biodiversity and the lead Director/Producer for most of the films done on the site. Rob also coordinates adding educational material to the site from the various "Teachers for Biodiversity" programs. Rob is currently pursuing founding to build EB and The Wild Classroom into a program that can be used across the world. Learn more about Rob
Hazen Audel: Education Producer, Ethnobotanist, Tropical Naturalist.
Hazen is the creator of the idea for The Wild Classroom, the educational outreach site for Explore Biodiversity. Hazen has over 10 years of experience teaching both field expeditions in Equador and teaching biology in his Washington High School. Hazen brings not only is expereince but his passion and exciting oncamera personality. Learn more about Hazen
Jonas Stenstrom : Producer, Marine Biologist, Dive Instructor
Jonas works in Sweden to promote education and exploration through Explore Biodiversity and the Wild Classroom. He has a Masters degree in Marine Biology and works both in the field and in classrooms to promote a better understanding of our planet. Jonas is our crews main still photographer and graphics designer. Learn more about Jonas
Georgi Kinsela : Natural Medicines Botanist, Education expert
Georgi studied at the University of Hawaii, learning about medicinal plants and their uses in local cultures under Mark Merlin. She has studied educational philosophy in her native country of Australia with which she is an invaluable part of the team. Georgi participated in the Hawaiian expedition and writes articles for the web. Learn more about Georgi
Joseph Coleman : Hawaiian Naturalist, Evolutionary Biologist
Joseph is one of the key founders of Explore Biodiversity. He has worked extensively with Rob creating a unique video style to the sites media. Joseph organized the Ride for Conservation, of Explore Biodiversity's outreach efforts and extreme field expeditions Joseph currently lives in Hawaii and is pursuing a degree in Biology. Learn more about Joseph
Nick Kalodimos : Hawaiian Naturalist, Ornithologist - Univ. Hawaii
Nick is a specialist in Hawaiian Birds. He is currently getting is PhD at the University of Hawaii studying the habits of introduced Parrots to Oahu. Nick works as a videographer for Explore Biodiversity and consultant for Hawaiian related topics . Learn more about Nick
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