A TWO-DAY EVENT CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

The Argyros presents Badass Women: Making Waves and Moving Mountains, a powerful two-day event celebrating women who are redefining what’s possible. Join renowned shark expert and ocean advocate Jess Cramp and elite mountaineer Melissa Arnot as they share compelling stories of courage, conservation, leadership, and pushing beyond perceived limits—from the depths of the ocean to the world’s highest peaks.

Through inspiring conversations and personal journeys, this event honors the strength, resilience, and impact of women who continue to shape history and move mountains in their fields and beyond.

A CONVERSATION WITH JESS CRAMP | 7:30PM | MARCH 28TH

Speaker: Jess Cramp

We’re excited to welcome Jess Cramp for an engaging speaker event this season. Full details about the presentation—including the title and topic—will be shared soon. Stay tuned for more information as the event approaches.

MORE ABOUT JESS CRAMP –

Jess Cramp is a shark researcher who specializes in conservation policy and engaging communities in the management of their ocean. Jess co-championed a grassroots campaign that resulted in the Cook Islands Shark Sanctuary in 2012, an area exceeding 770,000 square miles. Jess has since advised communities, national governments and international organizations on conservation policy, led marine research expeditions through various island nations, and mentored local youth interested in science. She is the founder and executive director of Sharks Pacific, a non-profit organization that conducts research, outreach and advocacy throughout the Pacific Islands region. Her work focuses on improving fisheries management, human-wildlife conflict prevention, community empowerment, and the development of policies that consider people and the environment in equal measure.

She received her PhD from James Cook University. An accomplished speaker, Jess was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer in 2015 and an AAAS If/Then Ambassador in 2019.