I’VE temporarily hijackED my site to FOCUS efforts on securing work.
books, Workshops, & courses will be back online shortly!
ARTIST . ECOLOGIST . WRITER
DAWN “CRICKET” DESMARAIS
Cricket currently freelances & is available for hire.
Though she loves the human & ecological communities of the Keys, she is readily available to relocate.
She also has the experience & discipline to work remotely.
HIRE ME
With a unique blend of in-field & onshore professional experience, creativity, & strategy, D. Cricket Desmarais meets obstacles with curiosity, resilience, & an eye towards sustainable, nature-based solutions & innovative, holistic thinking.
A marine ecologist & AAUS-trained scientific research diver with Society of Ecological Restoration CERPIT qualifications, a strategic communicator & stakeholder collaborator, & an award-winning interdisciplinary artist, writer, & educator that explores the intersection of ecology & creativity, she applies her expertise to support habitat restoration, ecological storytelling, & environmental advocacy.
She leverages her experience in scientific diving, field research, & as an eco-tour captain with her background in project management, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, & art to contribute to the restoration of local coral reefs & surrounding ecosystems.
She holds degrees in marine science& fine arts from the College of the Florida Keys, New York University, & the University of New Hampshire that support an interdisciplinary approach to conservation, inquiry, & engagement.
She has over 15 years of experience leading workshops that integrate artistic practice, mindfulness, & environmental awareness, using innovative ways to communicate complex ecological concepts through visual & written narratives.
In her own creative work, she bridges art & science with diverse mediums to create immersive works that explore marine ecology, the power of research-driven storytelling, & the cultural narratives of island life.
A prequalified Art in Public Places artist in the Florida Keys, her mission is to foster a sense of connection & curiosity to the sea & its ecology so that we remember our place in the order of things.
