Adi Hanein
Adi Hanein is a Communications Specialist for OAR’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, Washington. Adi leads PMEL’s outreach efforts, and her work to engage with external stakeholders only has increased during the pandemic. Adi was a key player in staffing virtual “booths” at scientific conferences, contributed to the Washington Orca Bowl, and to the state Alliance for Better School’s STEM Academy. She has produced a number of compelling press releases touting PMEL science, many of which have generated national news exposure, and created educational and informational materials for members of Congress and the general public. Adi also has played an instrumental role in developing collaboration and mentorship opportunities with local schools, and has increased PMEL’s participation in NOAA internship programs, including developing an integrated program for all summer interns that included an orientation and structured engagement across PMEL.