Jennifer Idol is an expert in diving, design, and visual storytelling, with stories and images in SCUBA Diving, Alert Diver, X-Ray Mag, and more. She connects people to the natural world so
they can experience its wonder through underwater photography and film.
“Every waterway, from rivers and springs to our coastal oceans, holds stories worth discovering. In this presentation, I’ll connect lessons from my journey that show how they tie into a bigger picture of exploration across the U.S. and around the world. My goal is to inspire you to redefine your exploration and to imagine how innovation can expand your adventures wherever you go.”
January’s presenter is extraordinarily versatile:
- She’s the author of An American Immersion.
- She’s the Marketing Director for Avelo, “Simply Better Scuba”.
- She’s been a PADI® Ambassadiver, a member of the Ocean Artists Society, and a Fellow of
The Explorers Club. - She’s also earned 29 certifications in her 25+ years of diving. Jennifer adds:
Jennifer Idol’s presentation at the Marin Scuba Club on January 14, 2026
Jennifer Idol
Find out more about how the first woman to dive in all 50 states was transformed by the quest over four years, six months, and two days, with a Foreword by David Doubilet and Jennifer Hays:
Links:
An American Immersion
The Underwater Designer
Interesting story. We had a guy named Chuck Ballinger in the club that dove all 50 states. I believe he wrote a book about it.