Dr. Helena Aves - Geologist Dr. Aves is a highly regarded lecturer that has been entertaining and educating for many years. She has an avid interest in combining her two main interests, the science of geology, and the study of history. This combination gives a new fresh approach, new insight, and results in many unique and interesting experiences. Dr. Aves takes great interest in plucking interesting, seemingly disparate facts from other disciplines, such as history and art, and finding connections that will bring her audience into fuller appreciation of the destination at hand.
Dr. Aves has been lecturing for the past fourteen years on major cruise lines, including Seabourn, Viking, Holland America, Crystal, Celebrity, and Princess as well as other land based organizations.
Education: BA Geology, Rutgers University, New Jersey MA, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Geology from Columbia University, New York City. MBA University of Dallas, Texas American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) - Certified Professional Geological Scientist Chartered Geologist (CGeol) FGS (Fellow of the Geological Society: London, England) American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), Certified Petroleum Geologist Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists
Christopher (Chris) Aves – Cultural Historian Chris has 50+ years of international business experience cultivating products and client relationships. He has started several new companies, either for himself or others, and saw them through to successful fruition. As an international accountant, he was a specialist in international internal control and compliance. Raising external funds for corporate initiatives from investors and banks, funding and purchasing numerous corporate assets, including building locations, equipment, and hiring staff, as well as developing partnerships with businesses and organizations. Now retired from full time business consulting, he is using his extensive business knowledge to mentor and help others by teaching at local community colleges. He is also an accomplished seminar leader, lecturer, and travel consultant. Education: MBA University of Dallas, Texas Chartered Accountant UK
Married 1976 Two children, Wendy and Chris Jr. Lives in Port St. Lucie, Florida USA