Teresa Carey

About

Teresa Carey is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and podcaster with a passion for storytelling and strategic communications. She started her media career following a successful tenure as a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain and professional mariner. Through her work she’s trekked to secret cetacean graveyards, scaled genetically modified trees, and sailed alongside leatherback sea turtles on their 2,700-mile migration. Teresa’s journalistic career has taken her to the forefront of emerging technology, genetics, and climate reporting. She has produced biotech podcasts and directed a NatGeo grant-funded film, with her work appearing on platforms such as NPR, PBS NewsHour, and Smithsonian. Carey’s contributions have been recognized by institutions like the BLUE Ocean Film Festival, Covering Climate Now, and the Folio Awards. She lives on the Granite Coast with her husband and son.