Alumna Tess Mackey ’11 Speaks with Marine Biology Club
By Caroline M. ’22 and Gracie S. ’21
Last Wednesday, October 28, the Marine Biology Club had the privilege of speaking with Tess Mackey, an alumna of Foxcroft and an avid member of the Marine Biology community. Ms. Mackey graduated from Foxcroft in 2011 with an early interest in the marine sciences. During her time at Foxcroft, she noted a kayaking trip she took during Wintermission that strengthened her interest in marine studies. Then, in the summer after graduation, she ended up with an internship through the Foxcroft Middleburg Humane Society which furthered her passion for Marine Sciences. She then went on to attend the College of William and Mary, where she graduated with a major in English and a minor in Marine Science.
Last Wednesday, October 28, the Marine Biology Club had the privilege of speaking with Tess Mackey, an alumna of Foxcroft and an avid member of the Marine Biology community. Ms. Mackey graduated from Foxcroft in 2011 with an early interest in the marine sciences. During her time at Foxcroft, she noted a kayaking trip she took during Wintermission that strengthened her interest in marine studies. Then, in the summer after graduation, she ended up with an internship through the Foxcroft Middleburg Humane Society which furthered her passion for Marine Sciences. She then went on to attend the College of William and Mary, where she graduated with a major in English and a minor in Marine Science.
After graduating from college, Ms. Mackey focused her career on the field of science communications, a profession she was introduced to during her time at William and Mary. This profession allows her to work on a multitude of projects, all including a wide range of marine issues. Learning about communications was something she never knew she was interested in until she heard a lecture about it at college, which goes to show how many different paths she could’ve taken.
Ms. Mackey currently works for the Sargasso Sea Commission, a very well known and successful company, in the science communications department. Her time with the Sargasso Sea Commission has allowed her to travel all around the world and also meet very well known scientists such as Sylvia Earle, a true inspiration to her as an American Marine Biologist. The Marine Biology Club fully enjoyed being able to speak with Ms. Mackey and take her advice in terms of jobs and opportunities. She gave us ideas on how to find interests during high school, as well as taught us how to be an active citizen in helping marine life.
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Ms. Mackey currently works for the Sargasso Sea Commission, a very well known and successful company, in the science communications department. Her time with the Sargasso Sea Commission has allowed her to travel all around the world and also meet very well known scientists such as Sylvia Earle, a true inspiration to her as an American Marine Biologist. The Marine Biology Club fully enjoyed being able to speak with Ms. Mackey and take her advice in terms of jobs and opportunities. She gave us ideas on how to find interests during high school, as well as taught us how to be an active citizen in helping marine life.
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