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Diego Johansen
Field Technician at Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
Diego Johansen, Vice Chair at Marine Technology Society
Diego Johansen is currently the Vice Chair of the Marine Technology Society (MTS) Hawaii section.3 He is a senior undergraduate student majoring in Marine Science at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.1
Johansen works as a Field Technician with the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS), managing water quality buoys around the Island of Hawaii.1 He was recently voted into a 4-year term as the Vice Chair of the MTS Hawaii Section.4
In addition to his roles at MTS and PacIOOS, Johansen has experience as a leader in environmental sustainability workshops, serving as President of Plastic-Free SMC in 2016 and President of the Eco-Action Club in 2017.2 He is passionate about ocean conservation and using marine technology to create positive change.1
Johansen was selected as a participant in the 2024 EMERGE program by MTS, which connects emerging professionals in the field of marine science and technology with experienced individuals who can guide them towards opportunities.1 He is grateful for the chance to expand his network and learn from others in the marine technology sector.1
