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Owner Hannah K. Sotak is an 8-year veteran of the US Coast Guard, working scuba diver/tender, and a post-graduate student at the University of Florida currently working on a Weed Science Management Certification.  Hannah's favorite place to be is in the water, submerged on SCUBA if possible. Having last worked as both a site supervisor  and science manager for a large commercial diving company performing invasive weed control, Hannah's combination of experience and education drive her passion for freshwater consulting & management.  She believes most pond and lake problems are best answered with holist, integrated management strategies that work with the natural conditions and characteristics of that ecosystem.

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Hannah began her undergraduate education at Hawaii-Pacific University, and transferred to Liberty University to finish her Bachelors of Science while simultaneously serving in the military.  After leaving the military, Hannah earned her Master's of Divinity from Boston University and served as professional clergy serving parishes until 2019.  She is currently enrolled at the University of Florida in the agronomy sciences department working towards a post-graduate certificate in Invasive Weed Management as well as a Masters of Environmental Science in Hydrology.  Hannah currently works as both a freshwater management professional and a clergy person running a non-profit which seeks to use the scientific method to inform theological conversations around the human responsibilities for Creation care.

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Hannah lives with her husband and children in Manchester, Vermont, and is an avid diver, nature photographer, and writer.  Her non-profit, Re-Wilding the Spirit, provides free resources on theocology, information on public speaking engagements, and resources for children and their families who wish to explore the connection of faith and science.