Anna Sanders
About Anna Sanders
Anna Sanders serves as the Director of Product Development at Global Fishing Watch, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in maritime operations and environmental science, she has held various roles within the U.S. Coast Guard and other organizations, focusing on maritime law and sustainability.
Work at Global Fishing Watch
Anna Sanders has served as the Director of Product Development at Global Fishing Watch since 2020. In this role, she focuses on building a global network to establish the international rule of law in maritime activities. She advocates for global best practices in environmental stewardship and maritime domain awareness, contributing to the organization's mission to promote sustainable fishing practices.
Experience at U.S. Coast Guard
Anna Sanders has extensive experience with the U.S. Coast Guard. She worked as the Living Marine Resources Section Chief from 2016 to 2019 in Alameda. Additionally, she has served as a District 13 Reserve Officer since 2019 in Seattle, Washington. Her previous roles include Commandant’s Intel & Operations Briefing Officer from 2013 to 2014 and Imagery & Geospatial Analyst from 2014 to 2016, both in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. She also held the position of Deck Watch Officer from 2011 to 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Role at Vulcan Inc.
Before joining Global Fishing Watch, Anna Sanders worked at Vulcan Inc. as the Director of Maritime Analytics & Product for Skylight from 2019 to 2020 in Seattle, Washington. In this role, she focused on leveraging data analytics to enhance maritime operations and support sustainable practices in the maritime industry.
Education and Expertise
Anna Sanders holds a Master of Science in Science & Technology from the National Intelligence University, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine & Environmental Science, with a focus on Chemistry & Oceanography, from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, studying from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her expertise in maritime issues and environmental stewardship.
Commitment to Sustainable Fishing Practices
Anna Sanders is committed to leveraging emerging technology and innovative methodologies to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Her work emphasizes the importance of sustainable fishing practices and the need for effective maritime domain awareness to protect marine resources.