Dr. Todd Kincaid - Executive Director

Todd is a groundwater scientist, underwater explorer, and advocate for science-based conservation of water resources and aquatic environments. He holds BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in geology and hydrogeology, and is the founder of GeoHydros, a consulting firm specializing in the development of computer models that simulate groundwater flow through complex hydrogeologic environments. He has been an avid scuba diver since 1980 having explored, mapped, and documented caves, reefs, and wrecks across much of the world. He helped start the diving organization Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) in 1999 and served on its Board of Directors and as its Associate Director from its inception to 2018. Within the scientific and diving communities, Todd advanced the use of volunteer technical divers and the data they can collect in endeavors aimed at understanding, restoring, and protecting underwater environments and water resources. He started Project Baseline with GUE in 2009 and has been the organization’s Executive Director from its beginning. More on Todd at: LinkedIn and ResearchGate

Kristie Connolly - Associate Director & Data Manager

Kristie is a geographer and GIS specialist having worked in geography and mapping since 1990. Most of her work has been for conservation organizations where she's combined her love for back-country exploration with her mapping and data management skills to help compile data into publication quality maps and animations using ArcGIS, Google Map and Goggle Earth. She also has a background in financial management and database management, which she has brought to bear for multiple organizations through the years. She’s been managing Project Baseline’s database as a volunteer since 2014 and worked as a volunteer to help compile and process data and images on nearly every one of Project Baseline’s missions. As for diving herself, Kristie has only had tanks on her back a few times, but they were in some very cool places. She looks forward to getting certified when her daughter Ginnie becomes old enough to dive.

Diana Giorgetti - Development & Website Director

Diana holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in education law, with additional certifications in web design, digital communications, and artificial intelligence.

A scuba diver since 2002, Diana joined Project Baseline in 2019, bringing together her connection to the underwater world with her experience in communications and technology. She designed the Project Baseline website and continues to maintain it, along with managing the organization’s social media presence.

Professionally, Diana works in government communications, training, public outreach, process improvement, and digital content development, with a focus on making complex information clear, accessible, and useful.

She is also a self-help author whose work focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), resilience, and practical strategies for rebuilding balance and control. Although she is no longer able to scuba dive, her years underwater remain an important part of her life and perspective.

She is the proud mother of two sons and one very loved dog.