Katie graduated from the University of San Diego summa cum laude with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Asian Studies. Katie worked in China, then later for the ICRC in Washington, D.C., as well as at the United Nations in New York. She is a 2022 Gabr Fellow. Katie currently is on the Board of Directors for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF), Board of Young Professionals in Yachting (YPY) USA Chapter, is as an Ambassador for She of the Sea, and is an active WISTA member.

Casey is a South Florida native and joined the yachting industry and YPY in February 2020. She started her career at the International Yacht Brokers Association assisting with business development and marketing for their various resources. She now works as a Charter Manager for Hill Robinson, marketing and managing a fleet of luxury charter yachts on behalf of their Owners. She also specializes in the sourcing and planning of personalized, extraordinary travel experiences for high-end clients. As a patient and thorough individual with a passion for travel, the ocean and building strong relationships, she looks forward to welcoming new members to the chapter.

As a Fort Lauderdale native, Treigh has always understood the unique value of life on the water. With a natural talent for organization, she pursued studies in accounting, finance, and real estate, which led her to launch her yachting career as a property manager at a local crew house. After transitioning into the world of brokerage, she chose to specialize in charter management - a role that allows her to leverage her skills in service of the brokers and owners that drive the industry. Grateful for the opportunities yachting has provided, Treigh now serves as Treasurer on the YPY USA Board, giving back to the community that has shaped her career.

Drew Orvieto is a distinguished product and business leader in the marine industry, playing a pivotal role in advancing the adoption of electric and autonomous technology. He holds a bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, a Master's degree in Product Architecture, an MBA, and a postgraduate degree in Maritime Energy. A lifelong boater, Drew is passionate about innovation, particularly in the marine industry, and holds multiple patents for marine-specific products and software. He was previously named to Boating Industry's 40 Under 40 list in 2020, identifying him as one of the top young leaders in the recreational marine industry. He lives in south Florida with his wife and two young sons.

Morgan’s love of the water started when she was 6 years old on the Orinoco River in Venezuela and remained constant throughout her earlier years in Florida and on the Hudson River in New York.

In 2020 she obtained her yacht broker’s license and is currently with The Italian Yacht Group as an Executive Coordinator. There she is in charge of all contracts and processes of deals and listings, marketing and customer relationship management, yacht management, charter liasion and more. Morgan is able to effectively communicate with diverse groups (being fluent in Spanish and maintaining a conversation in German) allowing her to reach multiple market segments and find the perfect yacht to best suit her clients.

An active member since 2021, she was elected in 2025 to the board of Young Professionals in Yachting as the Marketing Director. She is ecstatic to have the opportunity to be able to further hone her markerting skills as well as give back to a group that helped her find a sense of community and value as we navigate the Martime Industry together.

Tony is the Technical Projects Supervisor at Advanced Mechanical Enterprises (AME Solutions), a leader in mechanical engineering services specializing in precision alignment and vibration analysis. With certifications and expertise in alignment, vibration analysis, and 3D dimensioning/scanning, Tony tackles some of the toughest challenges in yachting propulsion systems. After earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida, he joined AME Solutions in 2016, progressing through roles such as Field Service Engineer, Technical Sales Representative, and Interim Service Manager before stepping into his current position. Tony has been an active member of YPY since 2022 and looks forward to utilizing his passion for guiding and connecting people in his role as Mentorship Director.

Outside of work, Tony enjoys playing ice hockey, golfing, and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Born in The Netherlands and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Gabriella (or Gabby as most know her), has worked in the yachting industry since she was 19 years old. She started off as crew onboard in the deck and interior departments for 4.5 years, went back to uni to study Marine Affairs & Policy with a minor in Environmental Science at the Univerity of Miami, worked on the Plaintiff's side at a maritime law firm, and discovered a love for safety. She went to the UK and obtained her Master's of Law in Maritime Law at the University of Southampton, worked at a prominent yacht management company for seven years ending as a DPA/CSO, then started her own company for maritime compliance consulting and training in Nov. 2024.

Gabby promotes best practice and a strong safety culture mindset and loves engaging with the community to learn from others and see where all she can help. She is also a member of WISTA, PWY, ISS, and PYA and is very excited to be in her first YPY board role as Volunteer Director this year.

Morgan is originally from the coastal town of Morehead City, North Carolina, where she grew up boating and offshore fishing with her family. She also spent a significant amount of time cruising the waters of The Bahamas during her upbringing. Morgan attended NC State University where she received a Business Management degree with a concentration in Marketing. During undergrad she did a summer Sea|Mester where, she sailed the Lesser Antilles on a schooner. Afterward, she pursued a dual master’s degree in Global Luxury Management from NC State and SKEMA Business School, spending a semester in Antibes, France. With boating being one of Morgan’s passions, she moved to Florida after graduation, where she began working for Galati Yacht Sales and later joined Northrop & Johnson. She is currently the Director of Marketing & Growth at YATCO.

Originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Lexi's curiosity led her to relocate to South Florida in 2014, seeking new adventures and year-round beach weather. Obtaining a degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Lexi embarked on her professional journey in residential design.
Throughout her career, Lexi collaborated with builders on luxury private residences and speculative homes situated on Palm Beach’s prestigious billionaire’s row. Concurrently, she refined her skills at a yacht upholstery workroom, where her time onboard vessels ignited a passion for the yachting industry. Lexi then landed a designer position at a yacht interior design firm, where she made significant contributions to major retrofit and yacht design projects across the globe. This experience set the stage for her current role as an outside sales representative at a leading industry company.
Lexi joined YPY in 2022 with the intention to expand her network and forge meaningful connections. By 2023, she joined the events committee which led to her appointment as the Events Director of the YPY USA Board in 2024. In her free time, Lexi indulges in her love for the beach, showcases her culinary skills through baking, and cherishes moments spent with friends and family.

Éire McGowan-Seip is the Marketing Manager at Engineered Yacht Solutions that specializes in Welding, Marine Plumbing, Metal Fabrication, Valve Testing, etc. She is a South Florida native and graduated from the University of Florida with her degree in Public Relations. Before she began her career in the yachting industry, she worked for Broward County Public Schools as a paraprofessional working with children with disabilities. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new destinations every year.

Julia Russell was born and raised in none other than the “City of Brotherly Love” – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her love for traveling and the marine industry blossomed when she circumnavigated the globe onboard Semester at Sea in 2009. After a successful career as an Account Manager at a full-service digital agency in Philadelphia, she eventually made her way to Fort Lauderdale, Florida working for the well-known superyacht magazine, Boat International.

With travel being one of her many passions, Julia joined GMT as their Marketing Manager in 2018, bringing expertise in both the yachting sector and the digital world we now live in. Julia has been an active member of Young Professionals in Yachting and first served on the YPY board as the Mentorship Director in 2020, followed by the Programming & Sponsorships Director in 2023, and eventually finding her new role as Alumni Relations Director in 2025. She is additionally an active member of the Marine Industry Association of South Florida, US Superyacht Association, the International Superyacht Society, and the International Yacht Brokers Association.

Andrew High handles both transactional and litigation matters focused mainly in the area of Pleasure Boating & Yachting. Mr. High has worked on a wide range of maritime matters. Mr. High is involved in a number of professional organizations, including the Florida Yacht Broker's Association, the Fort Lauderdale Mariner's Club, Young Professionals in Yachting, and others. He also serves on the Board of Directors for AMIKids Greater Ft. Lauderdale, serving to better the education of troubled youths in part through teaching the principles of boating and seamanship.