Anthony Santiago

Anthony Santiago grew up in Fort Lauderdale and was introduced to the marine industry at a young age. As a student at New River Middle School and South Broward High School, he participated in Marine Magnet Programs, exploring topics from marine biology to underwater robotics, and even competed in the Plywood Regatta and Seaperch Nationals.

His interest in marine careers led him to MIASF’s Elevator Pitch Competition, a mock interview contest for aspiring marine professionals. Anthony won the competition, which allowed him to connect with MIASF and earn an internship that launched his professional journey.

Through the association, he has met people across every corner of the marine sector—each with a unique story and career path. Seeing firsthand how many opportunities the industry offers inspired him to help young people discover their own paths.

Today, as MIASF’s Workforce Development Specialist and the host of Salty Jobs, Anthony introduces students and emerging professionals to the wide range of careers within the marine community. Through school outreach and a YouTube series watched around the world, he highlights real people doing real jobs—engineers, fabricators, divers, techs, captains, administrators, innovators—and the many different ways they got there.