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Melinda Skea
Vice President for Public Affairs
Melinda Skea is Oceantic Network’s vice president of Public Affairs. She joined Oceantic Network in 2020 to lead communications, marketing, and membership. Currently, she oversees external communications and spearheads stakeholder engagement, including Oceantic Network’s Ventus Awards, Offshore Wind Student Scholarship, and Internship program. Read more.
Sam Salustro
Vice President of Strategic Communications
Sam Salustro is Oceantic Network’s vice president of Strategic Communications. He joined the organization in 2020 and leads Oceantic Network’s operations in its founding state. He put his education and experience to work helping Maryland businesses grow in the offshore wind supply chain. Sam has spent more than a decade working as a political campaign operative within state governments. Read more.