Christel started diving shortly after undergraduate school to complement her degree in biology. Her interests in biological sciences, conservation, the outdoors, and diving led her to begin a career in research and contract diving. Becoming bored with freshwater, she expanded her experiences to saltwater becoming a Research Diver for the University of Rhode Island and the University of Massachusetts. As a NAUI Instructor, she has also assisted in training for scientific diving. Christel plans to pursue further training in hyperbaric medicine and veterinary sciences as well as continuing scientific endeavors.