Launched in July 2024, ECO Georgia was founded by Laura Solomon, Chair of ECO and CEO of Tybee Oyster Company, and Katie Holliday, Vice-Chair of ECO and Leader in Residence at Tybee Island Maritime Academy. With their strong educational background and passion for oysters and the environment, Laura and Katie saw an opportunity to inspire educators to take a more active role in curriculum creation through ECO. Their goal is to help students connect with the unique coastal ecosystems in their own backyard.
ECO Georgia empowers students and communities through place-based education rooted in programming about oysters.
By connecting learners with oyster farmers, scientists, and maritime professionals, we foster environmental stewardship, workforce pathways, and long-term investment in Georgia’s coastal ecosystems.
