1 Dr. Ashley Powell is a 2019 graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College and a certified aquatic animal veterinarian through the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA). She grew up in New York with a strong passion for marine biology and received a BSc in Marine Biology and BA in Chemistry at Roger Williams University (Rhode Island, USA). Her interests in aquatic animal medicine and pathology grew throughout her experiences in private practice, public aquaria, marine animal rescue/rehabilitation centers, and diagnostic laboratories. She is currently enrolled in an anatomic pathology residency and PhD program (with aquatic animal emphasis) at the University of Georgia.