MARA DANAË HANSEN
Lead boldly.
Teach freely.
Sea Scout Boatswain, sailor, NAUI Master diver, STEM student, and Quartermaster candidate. Building skills, serving my community, and helping other Scouts learn along the way.
Boatswain • Ship 238 Tiburo
Leadership on the water. Service on shore.
ABOUT MARA
Built around the water—and around leadership.
I am a Sea Scout Boatswain with a strong interest in engineering, sailing, scuba, and teaching. My experiences on and under the water, in STEM, and in service all connect back to a common goal: learn the skill, lead the team, and teach the next person.
100+ dives
NAUI Master Diver
NAUI Jr Rescue Diver
Red Cross Lifeguard
Sea Scout Boatswain
Leading Ship 238
STEM + Engineering
Robotics and maritime programs
Teaching + Service
Training Sea Scouts and serving the community
EXPLORE
Three parts of Mara’s story
Follow my Quartermaster project, explore training I have led and built for other Scouts, and see the experiences in sailing, scuba, STEM, and service that shape my leadership.
SERVICE + LEADERSHIP
Quartermaster Project
Follow the planning and construction of a permanent communications antenna mast for USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 34.
TEACHING
Sea Scout Training
See Mara teaching in the community and explore a growing library of practical training materials that can be reused by future crews.
SAILING • SCUBA • STEM
Beyond the Ship
Her broader experiences in sailing, diving, robotics, conservation, service, and maritime STEM add depth to her leadership story.