Vlad Ilinsky
Name: Vladimir V. Ilinsky
From: Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: E.R. Director
Diving Background: Recreational and Scientific Diver
Places Dove: Southern California, France, Spain, Malaysia, Cozumel/Playa del Carmen- México, Belize, Roatan-Honduras
Highest Certification: NAUI Open Water Diver Certified since 1991, NAUI Rescue and Master Diver Certified in 1996
Club member since: 2013
Current Board position and responsibilities: Board Member 2015- Club President, Speakers, Boat Dives and Web Master.
Past Board position and responsibilities: Board Member 2014- Vice President, Speakers, Boat Dives.
About Myself
I am passionate about the ocean and Marine Biology as well as exploring its depths. I am Founder and President Operation S.E.R.V.E. a Scuba Wounded Warriors organization in Southern California.
I am a recreational diver as well as a Citizen Scientific Diver for many organizations including the Cousteau Society, Kelp restoration project and Reef and marine protection projects for the Leo Cabrillo Marine Museum in San Pedro, CA. I also work with many Marine Conservation projects in Southern California.
I am happily married to the love of my life Chrissy with two amazing young children Jackson and Olivia. We also own a beautiful German Shepherd named Heidi.
My Hobbies are of course Scuba Diving, Deep Sea Fishing, Golf and spending time with my family and friends.
Website/Blog: www.operation-serve.org
