Darcy Dugan is the director of the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network. She has worked for the Alaska Ocean Observing System since 2009, collaborating with scientists and stakeholders to fill gaps in ocean monitoring and ensure ocean data and information is available for safe marine operations, environmental stewardship, and decision making. Darcy received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University in the Earth Systems program, and a Masters of Environmental Science at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies where her research focused on coastal vulnerability in western Alaska. She has served as staff for the Alaska Legislature and as a research associate for ISER at UAA. Darcy enjoys exploring the Alaska wilderness with her husband and two young sons.