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Events
ARTSail hosted Mindful Evening by the Ocean, a reflective gathering presented in partnership with the Sheroes of the Ocean series and Florida Climate Week, supported by the VOLO Foundation.
The evening began with a Mindful Beach Walk led by artist and ocean advocate Lauren Reilly, followed by an engaging artist panel under the Tiki Hut featuring Jenna Efrein, Ariel Baron-Robbins, and Lauren Reilly.
Guests ended the night with light bites and drinks by the sea, sharing ideas and connections in a serene beachfront setting.
Led by Ombretta Agro, ARTSail Program Director.
📍 The Palms Hotel & Spa, Miami
Mindful Evening by the Ocean
Panel Discussion June 2025 at 1 Hotel South Beach
We celebrated the incredible contributions of women who are leading the charge in ocean conservation. This inspiring event featured a dynamic group of female leaders, scientists, and activists who are making waves in ocean advocacy and research. Attendees heard their stories of perseverance, passion, and innovation as they discussed the challenges they’ve overcome and the vital work they’re doing to protect our planet’s blue heart. The evening concluded with a cocktail reception, light bites, and an empowering atmosphere that highlighted the strength, vision, and dedication of these Ocean Sheroes.
Panel Discussion June 2024 at Rosenstiel Auditorium
For this fourth edition, we brought together an exciting panel to highlight the powerful advocacy of women from South Florida, from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities, who are making waves in Florida and beyond. The participating speakers were: Lisa Beal, Professor of Oceanography in the Ocean Sciences department at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science; Karlisa Callwood, marine scientist educator, Nat Geo Explorer, and fisheries expert; Anya Freeman, Founder and CEO of Kind Designs; Deborah Mitchell, conservation artist and Master Naturalist; and Cyan Simmons, Ocean Conservancy Ports & Communities Liaison. The panel was moderated by Ombretta Agró Andruff, Founder and Executive Director of the ARTSail Residency and Research Initiative.
Sheroes of the Ocean - Impact Speakers and Film Screening
On June 3, 2023, Sheroes of the Ocean highlighted inspiring women from activism, science, and the arts dedicated to preserving ocean biodiversity. A diverse panel from South Florida shared their impactful advocacy, followed by a reception and a 90-minute screening of ocean-themed films in collaboration with the International Ocean Film Festival.
Speakers: Jamora Arroyo-Jefferson, Youth Environmental Advocate, Miami Waterkeeper Junior Ambassador Program; Linda Cheung, Artist and Founder/ED of Before it’s Too Late; Carlee Monique Jackson Bohannon, Director of Communications, Minorities in Shark Science; Jennifer Jaquet, Visiting Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy - Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science; Rumya Sundaram, Operations Manager and Director of Environmental Science, Key Biscayne Community Foundation. Moderated by Ombretta Agro’ Andruff, ARTSail.
Panel Discussion June 2023 at W South Beach
Panel Discussion June 2022 at W South Beach
ARTSail Inspiration and Films
Sheroes of the Ocean Panel, Reception & International Ocean Film Festival hosted in the W South Beach Great Room.
Speakers: Meredith Bass, Blue Scholars Initiative; Beatriz Chachamovits, artist; Ana Teresa Fernandez, artist; Lauren Riley, MUVE at the Frost Science; Maggie Winchester, SeaKeepers International Society. Moderated by Ombretta Agró Andruff, ARTSail Residency and Research Initiative.
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