Erika Woolsey
Keynote Speaker: Marine Biologist & Virtual Reality Filmmaker; CEO & Co-Founder of The Hydrous; National Geographic Explorer
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Erika Woolsey Biography
Dr. Erika Woolsey is a marine biologist, divemaster, National Geographic Explorer, and virtual reality filmmaker whose work integrates ocean science and immersive technology. Woolsey studied biology and art history at Duke University and conducted her master's and doctoral research on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia with the University of Sydney and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University. Her doctoral research focused on the impact of warming oceans on coral health, specifically examining how rising temperatures affect the growth and development of young corals after mass spawning events. While exploring reefs in the Maldives, Palau, Japan, and other locations, Woolsey observed global bleaching events that resulted in significant coral loss worldwide.
Woolsey is the CEO and co-founder of The Hydrous, a nonprofit organization dedicated to translating marine science for public understanding. The Hydrous was established to create Open Access Oceans, enabling people to explore and engage with marine environments. Woolsey utilizes 360-degree photography and virtual reality videos to make ocean and coral reef experiences accessible globally. She is executive producer of "Immerse," a 360-degree virtual reality film that offers viewers a virtual dive on the coral reefs of Palau. Woolsey also created "Manta Ray Eden," an underwater VR journey in Palau that introduces viewers to manta rays and highlights marine conservation.
Woolsey once led a 450-person virtual dive on the coral reefs of Palau, with participants using Oculus Go headsets at the National Geographic auditorium in Washington, D.C. More than 2.75 million people have experienced The Hydrous' immersive ocean experiences. Woolsey has toured North America with National Geographic Live, expanding access to virtual dives. The Hydrous collaborates with Silverback Films, the production company behind Netflix's "Our Planet" and "The Dinosaurs," and immersive production studio Submersa Studios to deliver interactive ocean experiences in museums, aquariums, and other venues.
As a visiting scholar at Stanford's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, Woolsey is co-principal investigator on an NSF-funded project titled "Towards Universal Ocean Literacy: Advancing Science Learning through Immersive Virtual Environments." This research examines the effects of virtual reality on ocean literacy, empathy, and self-efficacy, with attention to gender, race, and income. Woolsey's findings indicate that immersive technology enhances both education and emotional connection to the ocean. She has also served as a visiting professor at OceanX and as a lecturer at the Stanford d.school.
Woolsey is the creator of multiple award-winning ocean extended reality experiences and has been recognized by The Explorers Club as one of 50 explorers changing the world. She has also been honored as a TIME Trailblazer for her contributions to ocean education and immersive technology. Woolsey is among the first National Geographic Explorers to present work in the Gilbert H. Grosvenor Auditorium, the largest permanent VR theater in the world. Through The Hydrous, Woolsey continues to advance ocean literacy and connect millions of learners to marine science and conservation.
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Erika Woolsey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Animals & Wildlife, Biology and Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Woolsey for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Erika Woolsey generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Meg Lowman, Dr. Liberty Boyd and Nalini Nadkarni. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Woolsey for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Erika Woolsey for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Erika Woolsey, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Woolsey, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Erika Woolsey speak about?
Erika Woolsey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Animals & Wildlife, Biology, Science, Earth Science, Research & Exploration, Art & Design, Entrepreneurship, Female Leadership and Adventure. -
Where does Erika Woolsey travel from?
Erika Woolsey generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Erika Woolsey?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Woolsey for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Erika Woolsey for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Erika Woolsey or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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