Satya Sullivan/Lauren Zane

Satya Sullivan is a graduate student in the Marine Affairs department and is currently producing a documentary about the seafood network of Rhode Island for her final project. In her career she focuses on the reimagination of filmmaking protocols, specifically when working with BIPOC communities. Satya is also the co-founder of a non-profit called Colorful Lineup that advocates for girls and women of color.

Lauren Zane is currently a Ph.D. student in the Marine Biology program at URI. She has been an advocate for marginalized voices, especially in STEM. She has led Diversity and Inclusion Badge Program workshops as a facilitator as well as participated in VOICES (Voices of Inclusion in Communities of Education and Science) in the College of Environment and Life Sciences. Outside of school, Lauren is an avid surfer.