ERIN
aka Ocean State Mermaid
PADI Mermaid Instructor, Photographer and Underwater Modeling Coach
Living the life imagined as a mermaid and professional photographer with over 10 years experience in portrait photography, Erin enjoys sharing her passions with all merfolk! Organizing regular merfolk meet-ups at local swimming pools and photography venues, teaching mermaid classes at the Smithfield YMCA, and traveling to exotic locations to film and shoot content fill up her time. We could not do what we do without the passion, dedication and determination of Erin Walsh. She is the glue that holds it all together
KEVIN
aka Ocean State Mertender
Technical gear advisor, videographer, drone operator, Mertender
Kevin Walsh does all the heavy lifting for Ocean State Merfolk, literally! As the official mertender to the pod, he is kind enough to lug all our gear to and from various locations. He also takes care of all that technical stuff that needs to be done, from IT to camera and gear specifications, he makes it all work.
ABIGAIL
Artist and Model
Abigail is relatively new to Ocean State Merfolk, but with her energetic personality and constant smile, it feels like she has always been a positive fixture on the team. Abigail has a fine arts degree from RIC and brings a unique perspective to Ocean State Merfolk
CHRIS
aka Merman Graefey
Model and Creative Assistant
Chris was the first of us to the idea of merming, and since that fateful day our love of merming has grown exponentially. Not only is Chris an accomplished underwater model, he is an avid swimmer and our resident safety diver. He is also a photographer and videographer for the team when needed. His time and contributions are truly valuable.
ALYSSA
aka The Rhode Island Mermaid
Professional Memraid
Alyssa is a professional mermaid and performer available for hire for parties and events. Partnering often with charities like "Children's Wishes" Alyssa enjoys working with children and helping them to make their merfolk dreams come true. Alyssa also assists in running pod meet-ups and will soon be offering tank performances in her mobile mermaid viewing tank!
Toni
Make-up, Costuming & Networking Coordinator
Toni, in addition to being an incredible mermaid and welcoming and enthusiastic cheerleader for all our merfolk, is a accomplished face painter at Wow FACEART and runs an wonderful company called mer-MADE in Rhode Island which produces gorgeous mermaid crowns and mermaid themed items. She is an essential force for good and works tirelessly to promote our message of joy in mermaiding in every event that she participates.
MEET OUR POD SQUAD
Each member of the team brings their own unique special skills.