Catherine Allen

Deckhand Educator, Schooner SULTANA
Cat holds a degree in Anthropology from Appalachian State University, and joins SEF as a crew member with several years of sailing and teaching experience. Her prior employment includes the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and Grays Harbor Historical Seaport, where Cat was a Group Educator, Historic Interpreter and Deckhand onboard the recreated ships. At SEF, Cat can apply her experience in teaching hands-on maritime history and Bay ecology, educating students in basic sail handling, and mentorship to volunteers onboard the SULTANA.