Eleanor Ballard
Educational Assistant

Miss Eleanor was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa, and later graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. Prior to working at SEEQS, she gained experience volunteering in an elementary school, where she discovered a passion for helping kids. She also completed an internship with the Marine Mammal Research Program, where she assessed humpback whale behaviors, and conducted research involving Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. In her free time, Miss Eleanor enjoys free diving, fishing, horticulture, and reading. She also enjoys taking her black cat, Kukui, to the beach.

“I work at SEEQS because environmental education and sustainability are key to shaping informed, responsible global citizens who care about their communities and the world around them.”