Ida Kaller-Vincent is the Executive Director of Earth Discovery Institute (EDI). In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the organization, overseeing its conservation, environmental education, and community engagement programs while advancing its mission to protect San Diego’s native biodiversity. She is also the founder of Our Eco Planet, which she established to bridge the gap between science, conservation, and the public. Through hands-on conservation expeditions focused on protecting marine species and ecosystems, Our Eco Planet engages people directly in conservation research and action while fostering environmental stewardship.
With over 20 years of experience as a marine and wildlife biologist, Ida has worked across the nonprofit, government, academic, and consulting sectors in countries around the world. Her experience includes leading conservation research expeditions, training citizen scientists in field research and wildlife conservation, and managing conservation projects across a wide range of ecosystems and species. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Marine Biology and Zoology and an Honors Degree in Marine Biology from the University of Queensland, Australia, as well as a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from Murdoch University, Australia. She also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of Washington.
