Better known as Breezy, Briana will graduate from the University of Rhode Island in 2015 with degrees in Geology and Geological Oceanography, and minors in Marine Biology and Underwater Archaeology. In 2014, Breezy studied abroad with the SEA Semester Global Ocean Program in New Zealand. A proud U.S. Coast Guard veteran who has a passion for working in extreme environments, her goal is to pursue a career that focuses on ocean exploration. A recently-certified NAUI Instructor, she will use this grant to continue her technical diving training in cave diving, trimix, and rebreather diving.