Gagan Lally is a recent grad from UH Mānoa in Natural Resource and Environmental Management's marine coastal ecology program. She served as an Americorps Intern. She now is the lead staff at CCE, facilitating different programs such as tours, labs, overnights, and in-water program. Her qualifications include AAUS/DAR Scientific Diver, Rescue Diver, Lifeguard, USCG crew member, as well as undergoing boating training. Her background involves invasive species introduction on Oahu, and coral reef monitoring and control on Maui with the Division of Aquatics. She plans to attend graduate school this next year with hopes to pursue a career in coral reef ecology and indigenous science.