Mark Deakos
Chief Sustainability Officer at Regen Maui- Claim this Profile
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Kristen Ampela
Mark has a rare--and very valuable--combination of qualities: extensive scientific and field expertise, deep concern for the natural environment, and a knack for organization, critical thinking, and effective communication. He would be a great addition to any team and I genuinely enjoy working with him.
Kristen Ampela
Mark has a rare--and very valuable--combination of qualities: extensive scientific and field expertise, deep concern for the natural environment, and a knack for organization, critical thinking, and effective communication. He would be a great addition to any team and I genuinely enjoy working with him.
Kristen Ampela
Mark has a rare--and very valuable--combination of qualities: extensive scientific and field expertise, deep concern for the natural environment, and a knack for organization, critical thinking, and effective communication. He would be a great addition to any team and I genuinely enjoy working with him.
Kristen Ampela
Mark has a rare--and very valuable--combination of qualities: extensive scientific and field expertise, deep concern for the natural environment, and a knack for organization, critical thinking, and effective communication. He would be a great addition to any team and I genuinely enjoy working with him.
Credentials
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Permaculture Design Certificate
Discover Permaculture, LLCDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Living Building Challenge Ambassador
International Living Future InstituteDec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Part 107 UAS Drone Pilot
Federal Aviation AdministrationApr, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Sustainability Excellence Associate (ISSP-SA)
International Society of Sustainability ProfessionalsNov, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
US Coast Guard Licensed Boat Captain Master 25 ton
U.S. Coast Guard
Experience
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Regen Maui
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United States
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Regenerative Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Sustainability Officer
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Jan 2019 - Present
As Chief Sustainability Officer for Regen Maui, my goal is to see the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) affordable home on Maui, to demonstrate that we can and should build homes that are uncompromised, homes that heal rather than harm our people and our communities, and homes that restore rather than degrade our environment. With a prototype in place and a local workforce skilled in regenerative design, we will build a local assembly and manufacturing facility to improve the efficiency of… Show more As Chief Sustainability Officer for Regen Maui, my goal is to see the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) affordable home on Maui, to demonstrate that we can and should build homes that are uncompromised, homes that heal rather than harm our people and our communities, and homes that restore rather than degrade our environment. With a prototype in place and a local workforce skilled in regenerative design, we will build a local assembly and manufacturing facility to improve the efficiency of scaling, reduce cost, reduce waste, all while supporting and diversifying our local economy. This will be the precursor to the first ever Living Community Challenge affordable housing community on Maui. • Ambassador for the International Living Future Institute (LBC Design Frameworks) • B-Corps Certifications • Permaculture Design • Sustainability Audits • Sustainability Business Plans • Sustainability Reports • Net Zero Energy/Carbon • Waste Management Show less As Chief Sustainability Officer for Regen Maui, my goal is to see the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) affordable home on Maui, to demonstrate that we can and should build homes that are uncompromised, homes that heal rather than harm our people and our communities, and homes that restore rather than degrade our environment. With a prototype in place and a local workforce skilled in regenerative design, we will build a local assembly and manufacturing facility to improve the efficiency of… Show more As Chief Sustainability Officer for Regen Maui, my goal is to see the first Living Building Challenge (LBC) affordable home on Maui, to demonstrate that we can and should build homes that are uncompromised, homes that heal rather than harm our people and our communities, and homes that restore rather than degrade our environment. With a prototype in place and a local workforce skilled in regenerative design, we will build a local assembly and manufacturing facility to improve the efficiency of scaling, reduce cost, reduce waste, all while supporting and diversifying our local economy. This will be the precursor to the first ever Living Community Challenge affordable housing community on Maui. • Ambassador for the International Living Future Institute (LBC Design Frameworks) • B-Corps Certifications • Permaculture Design • Sustainability Audits • Sustainability Business Plans • Sustainability Reports • Net Zero Energy/Carbon • Waste Management Show less
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HDR
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Software Development
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Deputy Program Manager Navy Marine Species Monitoring Program
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Jan 2013 - Present
• 10 "exceptional" CPARs ratings • complex, multi-stakeholder federal contracts • budgets summing over $5M • Solutions-driven • Team-building • 10 "exceptional" CPARs ratings • complex, multi-stakeholder federal contracts • budgets summing over $5M • Solutions-driven • Team-building
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HAWAII ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director and Chief Scientist
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May 2004 - Present
• Founder 2004 • 20 year peer-review published scientist • Led coalition resulting in the Olowalu Reef being globally recognized as Hawaii's first Dr. Sylvia Earle Mission Blue Hope Spot • 80+ talks on science, conservation and regenerative design at the local and national stage • 2nd doctoral dissertation in the world on manta rays in 2010 • Documented the largest manta ray population in the U.S. • Community leader defending Maui's iconic coral reef against threats of high… Show more • Founder 2004 • 20 year peer-review published scientist • Led coalition resulting in the Olowalu Reef being globally recognized as Hawaii's first Dr. Sylvia Earle Mission Blue Hope Spot • 80+ talks on science, conservation and regenerative design at the local and national stage • 2nd doctoral dissertation in the world on manta rays in 2010 • Documented the largest manta ray population in the U.S. • Community leader defending Maui's iconic coral reef against threats of high density development and shoreline armoring Show less • Founder 2004 • 20 year peer-review published scientist • Led coalition resulting in the Olowalu Reef being globally recognized as Hawaii's first Dr. Sylvia Earle Mission Blue Hope Spot • 80+ talks on science, conservation and regenerative design at the local and national stage • 2nd doctoral dissertation in the world on manta rays in 2010 • Documented the largest manta ray population in the U.S. • Community leader defending Maui's iconic coral reef against threats of high… Show more • Founder 2004 • 20 year peer-review published scientist • Led coalition resulting in the Olowalu Reef being globally recognized as Hawaii's first Dr. Sylvia Earle Mission Blue Hope Spot • 80+ talks on science, conservation and regenerative design at the local and national stage • 2nd doctoral dissertation in the world on manta rays in 2010 • Documented the largest manta ray population in the U.S. • Community leader defending Maui's iconic coral reef against threats of high density development and shoreline armoring Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2019
International Living Future Institute
Living Future Foundational Curriculum, Sustainability -
2018 - 2019
International Society of Sustainability Professionals
ISSP Sustainability Associate, Sustainability Studies -
2004 - 2010
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ethology -
1998 - 2002
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Master's degree, Animal Behavior -
1990 - 1995
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Science, Biology
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