Deanna Raczkowski

Biography:

Deanna brings a deep passion for environmental protection and ocean conservation to her role at Mote. 

Deanna’s journey began with an internship at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where she developed her foundational understanding of marine science and environmental research. Her career started in hazardous waste remediation and emergency response, where she gained invaluable hands-on experience in environmental crisis management and cleanup operations. Deanna then transitioned into the environmental testing laboratory sector, where she expanded her analytical skills and deepened her expertise in environmental monitoring and assessment. Most recently, she worked in the pharmaceutical research and manufacturing industry as an Environmental Health and Safety specialist, where she developed comprehensive safety protocols and environmental compliance programs.

At Mote, Deanna is excited to focus on ensuring the safety of all staff members while serving as a dedicated advocate for environmental protection. Her diverse background in emergency response, laboratory operations, and industrial safety uniquely positions her to address the complex environmental and safety challenges facing marine research facilities.

When she’s not working to protect both people and the environment, Deanna enjoys diving with family and friends, allowing her to experience firsthand the underwater world that her professional work helps to preserve.