Founder & President

Stephanie Stack is a marine biologist specializing in whale and dolphin research. She has made significant contributions to the understanding and conservation of humpback whales and other cetaceans around the world. 

Stephanie earned a B.Sc. degree in Biology and a M.Sc. degree in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout her undergraduate degree she worked as a research assistant at the Ocean Sciences Center, conducting behavioural experiments on captive harp and harbour seals. After graduation, she was selected for a highly competitive opportunity with the Canadian International Development Agency (now Foreign Affairs Canada) to work aboard in South Africa and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals on behalf of the Canadian government. She spent the next decade working for a Hawaii-based non-profit organization where Stephanie led several notable research projects, including research that led to the creation of a 50-yard approach limit for spinner dolphins in Hawaii and the world's first documentation of humpback whale mating. She is currently a PhD candidate at Griffith University in Australia, studying humpback whale population dynamics in the context of a rapidly changing ecosystem.

In addition to her research, Stephanie is passionate about public education and conservation advocacy. She frequently collaborates with environmental organizations to promote sustainable practices and policies that protect marine ecosystems. She is a member of the International Whaling Commission (IWC)'s Scientific Committee, and advises the Canadian and Australian governments as a recognized subject matter expert on humpback whales. 

Stephanie Stack's expertise has earned her recognition within the marine mammal community. Her work continues to inspire both her peers and the next generation of marine scientists, contributing to the global efforts in preserving the biodiversity of our oceans.