Dr. Graham holds a terminal degree, (Doctor of Nursing Practice [DNP]) from Abilene Christian University in 2018, where his studies focused on Executive Nursing Leadership. He also earned a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed.) in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN with honors) in 2013; both degrees were earned from Grand Canyon University. Earlier academic endeavors comprised of an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing degree earned from Gloucester County College in 1988, which began a professional nursing career. Additionally, he earned an Associate in General Studies from the Community College of Philadelphia obtained in 1987 after he completed a Practical Nursing diploma from the Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Medical Center School of Practical Nursing in 1984. Very soon, Dr. Graham will celebrate four decades in nursing. Dr. Graham is also a Ph.D. candidate at Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. He is working towards a second terminal degree, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in qualitative nursing research.

Stephan fell into a cooking maze as a child and hasn’t found his way out yet. While in school he designed catering events on the side and was appointed Head Chef of a kitchen at age 17. A NY Times review gave him two stars at age 19. From this, at 22 the Grateful Dead made him their national tour chef. Chef Juliusburger turned to the hotel industry, designing and developing food concepts in executive positions with Marriott, Westin, and Sonesta Hotels, Cable Beach Resorts, and Baha Mar, rising to the level of Corporate Director, holding positions in New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, Bermuda, Argentina and The Bahamas. Stephan holds the Le Cordon Bleu Masters in Gastronomy; he will be published in 2023 as an author of Culture & Cuisine - A Food History of the Caribbean.

Anthony Margiotta brings over two decades of expertise in the Marine Engineering field, enriched by his service in the US Coast Guard. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Engineering and is equipped with numerous industry certifications from Yamaha, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), the American Welding Society (AWS), and Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP). Among his most distinguished achievements are his roles as a Yamaha Maintenance Certification Program Instructor, ABYC Master Technician, and being honored as the ABYC Teacher of the Year in 2021.  His teaching philosophy revolves around the belief that a blend of knowledge, skill, and hands-on experience is essential for cultivating successful marine technicians. He is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment that integrates both theoretical understanding and practical application. By emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail, he prepares his students to meet the challenges of the marine engineering field. 

Dr. McCoy is originally from Idaho, earning her B.S. at the University of Idaho, followed by a PhD from Colorado State University in Forest Sciences with an emphasis in natural resource economics. After living and working in Utah for 13 years both as faculty and in the private sector, she moved to the Florida Keys in 2012 along with her husband and son. Dr. McCoy returned to school and earned her MBA from Saint Leo University a few years later, joining the CFK faculty full-time in 2019.  Dr. McCoy has taught over 15 different courses at CFK but she primarily teaches macroeconomics, microeconomics, and several upper division business courses.

Matthew Posey, a dedicated learner, has earned an Associate of Applied Science in Marine Engineering, Management, and Seamanship from the College of the Florida Keys. He is currently pursuing a B.S. in Technical Management from Southern New Hampshire University and an AS in Engineering Technology from the College of the Florida Keys. With 17 years of experience as a Chief in the U.S. Coast Guard, Matthew now serves as an instructor at the College of the Florida Keys. In his free time, he enjoys living on his boat and relishing all the Florida Keys offer.

Scuba diving has been a passion of Lucja Rice for 24 years. She has been a dive professional since 2000, working as a Divemaster and Dive Instructor in Egypt, Cyprus, Croatia, Norway, Poland, and the USA. She is a Master Instructor with Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), and Technical Diving Instructor with Technical Diving International (TDI), Instructor Trainer with Emergency First Response (EFR) and she is also Divers Alert Network (DAN) Instructor. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management in 2001 and Master’s Degree in Tourism Economics in 2004 at The School of Economics in Warsaw, Poland.

Rice is currently employed as a full-time faculty for AAS Diving Business and Technology program at The College of the Florida Keys teaching a full range of courses from basic scuba diving to instructor level courses. She has more than 5,000 dives, over 40 diving certifications and has trained more than 1,200 students. Rice continues her professional development, including training in technical and closed-circuit rebreather diving. She always looks for opportunities to challenge herself during diving experiences with deeper, more complex dives.