exploring the mosT remote edges of earth.

We are an independent, self-funded production company, specalizing in impact storytelling. Our team includes journalists, photographers, videographers, designers and strategists that double as professional divemasters, highly-certified free divers and wilderness guides.
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andi
cross
Expedition Lead, Journalist & Divemaster
About Andi

Andi Cross is the Edges of Earth Expedition Lead, a growth strategist, journalist and sponsored scuba diver. She currently is leading a team of creators around the world to explore remote dive destinations, sharing stories of positive ocean progress and impact. Hailing from Philadelphia, Andi has 15 years experience helping build and launch impact businesses and evolve Fortune 100 enterprises. Becoming a certified divemaster and freediver has allowed her to travel globally, helping nonprofits, scientists and ocean leaders share their impact stories on mainstages. Andi has been recognized in major media outlets for her work in impact consulting, conservation, growth and disruptive strategy. She's a member of The Explorers Club for her work communicating the importance of ocean exploration.

My job was to help businesses build their brands, while marketing their products and services. I built a  career in New York City working at some of the world’s leading agencies, venture capital firms and consulting for many brands you know and love. As I was climbing the corporate ladder, on track with the status quo, I realized something was seriously missing.
Four years ago, I decided to uproot my entire life.
I bought a one-way ticket to Australia seeking radical change. I wanted to live differently, apply my skills to something more meaningful and see what life was like on the other side of the world. I wanted to fully step out of my comfort zone and help those who needed it most. So, I threw myself into the deep end, literally. I became immersed in my lifelong passion and something far more meaningful than I’d ever worked on before—the ocean.
From helping nonprofits to working on boats to aggressively training as a scuba diver with zero water experience before the year 2017—this shifted focus opened my eyes to a whole new way of living, thinking  and being.
Now for my next chapter, I’m going a step further.
I’ve abandoned my home address to go on an expedition around the world. My goal: to leverage my skills as a Growth Strategist and Divemaster to help more people who have committed their lives to our planet share their impact. I’ve learned that only while completely out of your comfort zone can you figure out what your bigger contribution is meant to be. And mine is dedicated to helping others bring their impact stories to the forefront.
ADAM
MOORE
Expedition Logistics, Equipment & Safety
About Adam

Adam is the Expedition Logistics, Equipment and Safety Lead for Edges of Earth. As a long-time lifesaver and avid surfer from Perth, Western Australia, Adam has been in love with the ocean since his earliest days. His decade-long career as an  accountant has enabled him the ability to turn big ideas into reality on behalf of both small- and large-scale operations. In his role on expedition, he ensures that the team delivers on all partner expectations, while also measuring the impact being made in each location alongside scientists, researchers, conservationists, local leaders, ecotourism operators, and more. Adam is behind the scenes as one of the founding team members, making a 2-year, self funded voyage around the world possible.

I couldn't have chosen a more traditional career path. As a Chartered Accountant, I took all the steps necessary to land myself a well-respected role, working at one of the legendary big four. For a decade, I played by the rules—in every sense of the saying. Building a strong career in Western Australia, I learned what it took to help stand up, operationalise and grow businesses, securing their financial future. But something was seriously missing.
This year, I decided to uproot my entire life.
Growing up, I spent my free time learning everything I could about the ocean. How to read it, how to navigate it and how to ride it. I started specializing in ocean safety and decided to become a surf lifesaver (yes, like the TV show Bondi Rescue). 15 years later, and lots more experience under my belt, I realized it was time to take my relationship with the ocean to the next level.
Today, I'm blending my passion with my professional expertise. I’ve abandoned the board room to spend more time on the surfboard, all while helping those who want to make an impact reach their goals.
Going on this expedition is allowing me to use my skills for good—helping those we meet along the way elevate their impact work, while keeping our team safe throughout our travels.
In this next chapter, I’m dedicated to streamlining our expedition so we are considering sustainable best practices, adhering to policies and supporting local communities. And with that, my aim is to help others think about how to travel wisely and safely—passing on our knowledge to those who want to keep the spirit of exploration alive.
MARLA
TOMORUG
Expedition Creative Director & Photographer
About Marla

As the Creative Director spearheading the "Edges of Earth" diving expedition, Marla embodies a blend of artistic prowess and unwavering dedication to the ocean's vitality. Her professional journey is rooted in the dynamic realm of marketing, graphic design, and photography. Over the past three years, Marla has navigated the realm of oceanic impact, using creativity as a compass to illuminate the interplay between humanity and our fragile blue ecosystems. With an unquenchable thirst for authenticity, Marla has made it her mission to unearth and capture the realness of those safeguarding our planet's aquatic splendor, weaving their stories into a visual tapestry that evokes empathy and action.

In my early adult years, my definition of a career was  based on blurry ideas of what success meant and looked like to other people. I spent so much time trying to decode and follow those ideas, that there was no time left to understand, feel, or experience what really mattered to me.
And then finally, after ignoring my intuition for the majority of my life, it all the sudden began knocking so loud that I had no choice but to listen. I knew—and more so felt in the depths of my being—that there was something bigger than myself that I needed to be a part of. Only through beginning to follow my intuition, was I able to uncover what my values really were. And once I began to recognize my values, there was nothing that could make them unclear.
So, what became my only option was to dive into them head first.
And with that, I soon realized that the entry points to aligned action were everywhere around me.
I am passionate about living with intention and contributing to solutions that make the planet a better place. I am passionate about the ocean and protecting the biodiversity of this incredible, and largely unknown life-force. I am passionate about sharing with the world the beauty that I see in it, in hopes that it can inspire even just one person to care a little more.
Today, I use my skills as Photographer & Graphic Designer to help impact businesses and brands share their vision in the most beautiful and compelling ways. How I’m contributing to this expedition is exactly that. For those we meet along the way, I’m honored to share their stories through a visual lens.
MADDY WILSON
Expedition Content Creator & Social Media Lead
About Maddy

As Content Creator and Social Lead for Edges of Earth, Maddy blends her strategic understanding of the ever-changing platform landscape with her creative talents to tell stories of impact around the globe. With a degree in journalism and a decade of combining marketing and creative for brands of all shapes and sizes, she has a knack for connecting people through empowering stories, and inspiring impact across a variety of sectors. She has created on six continents and in every major ocean, and has been invigorated by the way adventure travel and ocean exploration can move people into productive action for good.

My job was to help businesses build their brands, while marketing their products and services. I built a  career in New York City working at some of the world’s leading agencies, venture capital firms and consulting for many brands you know and love. As I was climbing the corporate ladder, on track with the status quo, I realized something was seriously missing.
Four years ago, I decided to uproot my entire life.
I bought a one-way ticket to Australia seeking radical change. I wanted to live differently, apply my skills to something more meaningful and see what life was like on the other side of the world. I wanted to fully step out of my comfort zone and help those who needed it most. So, I threw myself into the deep end, literally. I became immersed in my lifelong passion and something far more meaningful than I’d ever worked on before—the ocean.
From helping nonprofits to working on boats to aggressively training as a scuba diver with zero water experience before the year 2017—this shifted focus opened my eyes to a whole new way of living, thinking  and being.
Now for my next chapter, I’m going a step further.
I’ve abandoned my home address to go on an expedition around the world. My goal: to leverage my skills as a Growth Strategist and Divemaster to help more people who have committed their lives to our planet share their impact. I’ve learned that only while completely out of your comfort zone can you figure out what your bigger contribution is meant to be. And mine is dedicated to helping others bring their impact stories to the forefront.
JEFF WILSON
Expedition Content Creator & Wilderness Guide
About Jeff

As the Lead Videographer for Edges of Earth, Jeff combines his two main passions - capturing incredible stories of adventure and community, and exploring the depths of the underwater world and the many creatures that call it home. Over the past four years, his professional career has centered around those two fields, filming for brands and nonprofits, and being a wilderness guide both in and out of the water. His eye for detail and precision behind the lens has helped organizations tell better strategic visual stories that inspire and connect with their audience. His photography and videography is calibrated, curated, and consistent. It is his goal for the wider world to witness the wonders of the ocean, its inhabitants, and its everyday relationship with not just coastal communities but the entire human population.

I couldn't have chosen a more traditional career path. As a Chartered Accountant, I took all the steps necessary to land myself a well-respected role, working at one of the legendary big four. For a decade, I played by the rules—in every sense of the saying. Building a strong career in Western Australia, I learned what it took to help stand up, operationalise and grow businesses, securing their financial future. But something was seriously missing.
This year, I decided to uproot my entire life.
Growing up, I spent my free time learning everything I could about the ocean. How to read it, how to navigate it and how to ride it. I started specializing in ocean safety and decided to become a surf lifesaver (yes, like the TV show Bondi Rescue). 15 years later, and lots more experience under my belt, I realized it was time to take my relationship with the ocean to the next level.
Today, I'm blending my passion with my professional expertise. I’ve abandoned the board room to spend more time on the surfboard, all while helping those who want to make an impact reach their goals.
Going on this expedition is allowing me to use my skills for good—helping those we meet along the way elevate their impact work, while keeping our team safe throughout our travels.
In this next chapter, I’m dedicated to streamlining our expedition so we are considering sustainable best practices, adhering to policies and supporting local communities. And with that, my aim is to help others think about how to travel wisely and safely—passing on our knowledge to those who want to keep the spirit of exploration alive.
MATILDA BISHOP
Expedition Scientific Illustrator
About Matilda

I’m not any good at art – or at least that’s what my high school art teacher told me. I started drawing animals and writing stories at age two and haven't stopped since. It's a love that has never wavered, and nothing could deter me from it.
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I always presumed I would only be able to secure work as an artist if I had a qualification, so with this, I attended university to obtain a Diploma in Digital Media. During this time, I gained a position in my desired field, but unforeseen circumstances soon brought the workload to a halt.

Losing my full-time job unexpectedly pushed me to pursue my long-desired career as a freelance illustrator and designer, overcoming the fear that had previously held me back before.

With the newfound abundance of time, I immersed myself in the art of capturing various animals as illustrations. From enchanting sea creatures to captivating land critters, and even the lesser-known and obscure creatures, I embarked on a creative journey. The result was an extensive portfolio that celebrated the diversity of our natural world.

Motivated by a shared passion, I took a leap and created @artworkbymatilda on Instagram. Little did I know, it would become a platform that resonated with biologists, ecologists, and scientists alike. Together, we formed a community dedicated to raising awareness about the awe-inspiring ecosystems and the remarkable flora and fauna that inhabit them.
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Now as a full-time graphic designer and illustrator, my focus is on assisting businesses, organisations, and individuals in realising and achieving their artistic ambitions. I channel my efforts into raising awareness about global flora and fauna conservation and advocating for initiatives that safeguard our precious species and, ultimately, our planet.

In my early adult years, my definition of a career was  based on blurry ideas of what success meant and looked like to other people. I spent so much time trying to decode and follow those ideas, that there was no time left to understand, feel, or experience what really mattered to me.
And then finally, after ignoring my intuition for the majority of my life, it all the sudden began knocking so loud that I had no choice but to listen. I knew—and more so felt in the depths of my being—that there was something bigger than myself that I needed to be a part of. Only through beginning to follow my intuition, was I able to uncover what my values really were. And once I began to recognize my values, there was nothing that could make them unclear.
So, what became my only option was to dive into them head first.
And with that, I soon realized that the entry points to aligned action were everywhere around me.
I am passionate about living with intention and contributing to solutions that make the planet a better place. I am passionate about the ocean and protecting the biodiversity of this incredible, and largely unknown life-force. I am passionate about sharing with the world the beauty that I see in it, in hopes that it can inspire even just one person to care a little more.
Today, I use my skills as Photographer & Graphic Designer to help impact businesses and brands share their vision in the most beautiful and compelling ways. How I’m contributing to this expedition is exactly that. For those we meet along the way, I’m honored to share their stories through a visual lens.
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