Archives: Our Instructors

Jonathan “JC” Christian is a native of Westbury, New York, a 1986 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and 1993 “Distinguished Graduate” of the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He also graduated “With Distinction” from both the Surface Warfare Officer Division Officer School and Department…
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A Kansas City native turned San Diego local, I traded Midwest roots for coastal living and never looked back. With over a decade of administrative experience, she brings organization, precision, and adaptability to everything she does. She holds a BA in English and an MFA…
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Soma Youk is a detail-oriented professional with experience in both billing operations and human resources administration, bringing together a strong foundation in financial accuracy and employee support. As a Billing Specialist, Soma has successfully managed invoicing, payment processing, account reconciliations, and the resolution of billing…
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Kate came to Maritime Institute in 2025 from a career as an editor in the technology sector. She grew up with the computer industry and has developed, edited, and managed technical educational and marketing content for the world’s largest tech companies, including Amazon Web Services,…
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Gary Haugland has been an Instructor for more than 12 years. Hid background is extensive, including: 30 years with Washington State Ferries. Retired Master and First-Class Pilot Puget Sound and San Juan Islands. Instructor MITAGS and Compass Courses. Port Captain Seattle Maritime Academy. Relevant Experience:…
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Chief Warrant Officer Tremayne Fredrick was born in Hemingway, SC. Where he enlisted in the Navy on 22 July 1997 and completed Recruit Training and Fireman “ATD” School in Great Lakes, IL.   His duty assignments include USS Guam (LPH-9) from 1997 to 1998, USS…
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Captain Kixon B. Meyer is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 (Bosun) with more than 40 years of experience in the marine industry and has over 270,000 documented sea miles. Recently he retired as Master of the multi-mission (primarily surface salvage operations)…
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Emily joined Maritime Institute in October 2025 as a Student Services Associate and is passionate about assisting mariners in their training and educational endeavors. Originally from Connecticut, she obtained her BFA in Creative Writing from Chapman University in California before relocating to central Florida where…
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