Scientist • Mentor • Leader in the American Elasmobranch Society
Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Carrier devoted his life to sharks, science, and people. For decades, he shaped the American Elasmobranch Society not only through his research, but through his mentorship, service, and unwavering commitment to community.
In July 2026, colleagues, students, and friends will gather at the American Elasmobranch Society annual meeting to honor Jeff’s life and legacy through a dedicated memorial symposium and the establishment of a new award that will honor service and mentorship in Jeff’s name.
Please help us reach our $25,000 goal to honor Jeff’s legacy by sharing this site or posting a photo, comment, or story at the Carrier Symposium Event Page.
Carrier Memorial Donors
Great thanks to the donors and supporters below for contributing in Jeff’s memory.
Platinum — $1,000 and over
Aka: Gravid Female Nurse Shark Level
The ultimate powerhouse level: mature, resilient, and making an outsized contribution to the next generation.
Tonya Wiley, Havenworth Coastal Conservation (AES; colleague/collaborator)
Gold — $500 and over
Aka: Adult Nurse Shark Level
Mature, long-lived, and ready to contribute to population growth.
Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Nova Southeastern University (institutional supporter)
Derek Burkholder (Albion, AES)
Toby Daly-Engel (AES)
Nick and Holli Whitney (Albion, AES)
Silver — $100 and over
Aka: Juvenile Nurse Shark Level
Three- to five-footers, hanging out together under a reef ledge, wily, flexible, and able to bite their own tail.
Sharks4Kids (former student, colleague/collaborator, friend)
Jacquelyn Hauser (former student, Albion)
Ann and Hugh Hasley (parents of former Albion student, Dr. Andrew Hasley)
Kimberly B. Ritchie (colleague/collaborator, friend, professional acquaintance)
Carylanne Joubert Maier and Joey Maier (professional acquaintances)
David H. Evans, University of Florida (colleague/collaborator; Jeff’s Ph.D. advisor)
Ari Rojas Corzo, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (colleague/collaborator)
Beth Bowers, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (colleague/collaborator/friend)
Lisa Swanson, Newfound Harbor Marine Institute (colleague/collaborator)
Lisa Lewis, Craig & Rachel Bieler, Albion College (Albion colleagues/friends)
Peter Mitchell, Albion College President Emeritus (Albion colleague)
Hugh M. Sanchez (Albion student)
Christine Bratton-Heilman (Albion student)
Bronze — up to $99
Aka: Young-of-the-Year Nurse Shark Level
So adorable with their spots and umbilical scars. They are the future.
Christy Starsinic (professional acquaintance)
Hau Mai (friend)
Jon Krisbergh (Seacamper)
Jo Deutsch (Miami Killian High School student and life-long friend)
Please help us reach our $25,000 goal to honor Jeff’s legacy by sharing this site or posting a photo, comment, or story at the Carrier Symposium Event Page.
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