Kiel Edson

Kiel Edson leads business intelligence and data visualization for Global Ocean Conservation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. After establishing the organization’s first Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) program, Kiel now focuses on building the data pipelines, Tableau-based tools, and AI applications that track the global reach of Seafood Watch ratings, the impacts of its market engagement programs, and the progress of its global improvement projects. By transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, he shapes the evidence-based strategies that enhance the effectiveness of the Aquarium’s conservation initiatives worldwide.