Christine Dennison
Christine Dennison is a distinguished figure in the fields of ocean and polar exploration, expedition leadership, women’s empowerment and environmental advocacy. As the co-founder of extreme adventure company, Mad Dog Expeditions, she became a trailblazer for women in adventure travel. At 28 years old she achieved international recognition and distinction of being the first woman to scuba dive, explore and document the remote regions of Canada’s Northwest Passage, and the Brazilian rainforest's Rio Negro. Her expedition highlights include, exploring historic shipwrecks, filming wild dolphins and sharks in remote regions of the world, working closely with indigenous people and cultures, and being a member of an international women’s team who skied to the North Pole to raise awareness of climate change. As a pioneer in extreme expeditionary travel, she negotiated lucrative international sponsorship, licensing and branding for Mad Dog Expeditions.
She is a native New Yorker who was raised in a multicultural family from South America, Mexico and Spain, is fluent in Spanish and proudly identifies with her heritage and family of strong independent women who nurtured her love of travel and education.
Christine’s life and work embody courage, leadership, discipline and dedication. She remains committed to making a positive impact on the world and inspiring women through mentorship and community. She is a Board member of non-profit organizations, The Lost 52 Project and Ocean Outreach that focus on education and outreach of ocean issues and WW2 Submarine discoveries.
She is recognized as a Fellow in London’s Royal Geographical Society for her field work and scientific contributions and has been awarded the Medal of Honor from the Brazilian Navy League, The Humanitarian Silver Medal from International Navy League (FIDALMAR) and as an Honorary Submariner by the Brazilian Navy.
Christine is an international print, TV, and Radio Media Consultant, providing her expertise and opinions with CNN, BBC, SKY NEWS, MSNBC and FOX. She currently serves as a founding member and advisor with marine robotics company Tiburon Subsea Inc.
