Dr. Whitley Saumweber serves as a Clinical Professor of Marine Affairs at the University of Rhode Island and is a Senior Associate with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., where he directs the Stephenson Ocean Security Project. His professional focus lies at the intersection of national security and global ocean health, aiming to develop solutions that promote sustainable development and human rights in a changing world.
Throughout his career, Dr.