I've always been a water baby.  Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, we were either in the pool or at the beach all the time.  I didn't start scuba diving until I met my husband in 2000.  Learning to dive was one of the greatest things I've ever done.  There is so much beauty under the water just waiting to be seen.  Working at Venice Dive Center, I meet so many new people every day. I love listening to their stories and sharing a few of my own.

Certified Diving Instructor and key player of our team! Mark is very knowledgeable when it comes to diving instruction and is always happy to go the extra mile with our customers.

I was first certified in 1986 in San Diego California, mostly diving the local kelp beds, Catalina and in the Caribbean on vacations. Over the years I have been fortunate to dive in Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, West Indies, Australia, the Keys and now the Gulf waters off Venice beach. In 2020, with over 1000 dives and 34 years later, I decided to turn my passion into a career and began the certification process to become an instructor. I am currently qualified to teach Open water through DiveMaster as well as the Wreck, Deep, Night, Boat, Drift and Enriched Air specialties. I've particularly enjoyed sharing my knowledge and experience with fellow divers during my time at the Venice Dive Center. 

Whether she is your instructor, your captain, or just helping you find some items in the store, Kaitlyn will always put a smile on your face!

Although I am still a relatively new diver, I enjoy working in a place where I can learn from such an experienced staff. Diving is in my family blood and it's something I plan on teaching to my own son when he's old enough. I will be advancing my training in 2023 to include Nitrox and Advanced Open Water.