Aria Cross is the Vice President and a founding board member for Grateful Divers Worldwide, Inc. In this role she plans, leads, and oversees adaptive diving operations. Aria has over 19 years of extensive experience as a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Ship Captain with a current 200 Ton Rating. She has served in all levels of maritime leadership positions at South Florida Diving Headquarters (SFDH) in Pompano Beach, Florida. She has a 23-year career as a Professional Diver and Instructor. As an Adaptive SCUBA instructor, Aria has trained and certified individuals living with disabilities such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, MS, CP, vision impairment, TBI, amputees, autism, cognitive disabilities, and PTSD in SCUBA Diving. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in Marine Engineering Management and Emergency Medical Technician from Broward College. Aria is an Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor and has completed certification as a Master Scuba Diver Trainer.