Susan DeVore
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Susan holds an independent contracting company, 3D Innovations, offering business management strategies with an emphasis on project management, budgeting, special event planning and travel, as well as process improvement.
She spent 20 years at Scuba Schools International working in marketing and sales before ultimately being named the Executive Director, developing invaluable business processes and relationships across the dive industry.
Susan joined the Dive Pirates Foundation in 2014 and manages the day-to-day operations of the Foundation in support of our mission and team.
Theresa Cortez
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Theresa is the sole proprietor of TBarC Communications, a boutique public relations consulting business offering internal and external communications to a variety of clients. She has experience in public relations, media relations, crisis communications, and strategic planning. She started TBarC Communications in 2010, leaving her position at CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas, as the Manager of News Media and Public Relations.
Theresa started her communications career as a broadcast journalist in 1992 as a reporter, anchor, and producer, and continues to offer scriptwriting, conduct interviews, and assist in video production projects.
Since its inception, Theresa has assisted the Dive Pirates Foundation’s mission and team by gaining positive exposure and telling the stories of its recipients across various communications channels.
Hellen Armstrong
MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Hellen is the sole proprietor of Stretch Business Solutions LLC, working with small business owners, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to identify and implement the most effective marketing opportunities for their businesses.
She is an SDI Course Director/Scubility Instructor, PADI Master Instructor, SSI Classified Dive Instructor, and RAID instructor/RAIDaptive Instructor. As can be seen, she is happy to share with the Dive Pirates her unique mix of skills and experience both from within and outside the dive industry through Stretch Business Solutions LLC.
Hellen currently manages communications for Dive Pirates through the website and social media as well as liaising with the dive chapters on all aspects of training.