For our alumni, completing their studies at MMA was just the beginning. After graduating, many embark upon a lifetime of adventure or become leaders in their field. They are recognized for their talent, tenacity, and commitment to excellence around the world.

To learn more about where a degree from MMA can take you, explore the stories below!


  • The Case of a Lifetime
    Mariner: Issue 3 -2019

    Gene Silva ’64 recounts his career and lessons learned as a top admiralty lawyer.

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  • Shoreside Ship Management
    Mariner: Issue 1 - 2020

    John "Chip" Callan ’88 knows ships, business, and people.

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  • Man Overboard
    Mariner: Issue 2 - 2019

    Chelsea Pettengill ’12 remembers how MMA prepared her to act and help save a shipmate.

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  • Clarence Snyder ’71
    Clarence Snyder ’71
    Mariner: Issue 2 -2022

    Paying it Forward

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  • Building on Bedrok
    Mariner: Issue 1 - 2019

    Joe Guziewicz ’94 directs more than $2 billion of construction projects reshaping Detroit.

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  • Chuck Heath
    Chuck Heath ’72
    Mariner: Issue 1 - 2023

    My Whole Personality Changed Because of MMA

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  • Eliza Pingree ’15
    Eliza Pingree ’15
    Mariner: Issue 1 - 2022

    Eliza Pingree ’15 shares insights on building a life at sea.

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  • Rescue & Research
    Mariner: Issue 3 -2018

    Why Lynda Doughty ’08 founded Marine Mammals of Maine.

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  • Ron Perry
    Captain Ronald Perry: Full Branch New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilot
    Mariner: Issue 1 - 2024

    Seven years as the only MMA alum to be licensed by New Jersey as a Sandy Hook Pilot

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  • NOAA
    Morgan Miller ’09
    Mariner: Issue 2 - 2022

    NOAA Employee of the Year

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