Steven Hart is joining the Global Aquaculture Alliance as vice president of education and outreach on 29 June.
In his role, Mr Hart will perform a range of functions involving communications, coordination, and program development and management. His responsibilities will include developing educational materials on responsible aquaculture practices, investigating emerging issues affecting aquaculture and its stakeholders, working with GAA constituents to respond to emerging issues, expanding activities with other aquaculture and seafood groups, and generating content for GAA’s communications vehicles.
“We have had the pleasure of interacting with Steve for several years and have been impressed with his knowledge, leadership and passion for responsible aquaculture. He’s a rising star and a natural fit for GAA,” said GAA president, George Chamberlain.
“I am excited about this opportunity to come on board a premiere aquaculture organization like GAA,” said Mr Hart. “I’ve always been impressed with GAA’s ability to address the critical needs of the aquaculture industry. As the global aquaculture industry continues to grow, GAA is going to be at the forefront, recognised as a global leader that provides solutions to overcome emerging issues. I am looking forward to being a part of this with George, Wally and the rest of the GAA team.”
Mr Hart has been executive director of the Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA) in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, since 2011. He directed the formation of SAA, which develops new, domestic markets for US soybeans through the development of US aquaculture production. He was also involved in the formation of the Coalition of U.S. Seafood Production in 2013.
