Meet Our Team in Phoenix, AZ
Ashley Burger
Customer Experience Lead
Ashley has dedicated herself to sharing the mesmerizing wonders of marine life with others. With expertise in SCUBA diving and marine biology, she offers immersive educational experiences, fostering a deep understanding of underwater ecosystems.
After a decade in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ashley has returned to Arizona, bringing her love for diving to the desert community. Now part of the DiVentures family in Phoenix, she eagerly shares her knowledge of SCUBA equipment and marine conservation, inviting others to join her in exploring and protecting the beauty beneath the waves.
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Darren Bernard
Independent Advanced Open Water Instructor
Darren’s first scuba experience was in 1989 in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and he’s been hooked ever since. He feels fortunate to have both of his children as dive buddies who always volunteer their time to join him on his adventures. Darren loves all types of diving but prefers the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean.
Dwain Desbien
Independent Open Water Instructor
Dwain has been diving for 21 years and has been a Dive Professional for almost seven years. He enjoys teaching Science of Diving. Dwain has logged almost 400 dives at Lake Pleasant doing certification dives for wonderful students. He has dived in Fiji, Tahiti and all over the Caribbean. He says each and every dive location is fun for its uniqueness. Everything from starfish by the hundreds on Vieques PR to tiger sharks off the big island of Hawaii to the schools of fish in Fiji! Dwain loves sharing diving with his friends and looks forward to showing our divers the wonderful world beneath surface. He is excited to be the lead instructor here at Diventures Phoenix and lead our great team of instructors.
(Ellie) Luella Wulzen
Independent Scuba Instructor
Ellie has been immersed in the world of diving since 2018, captivated by its beauty and endless exploration opportunities. In 2022, Ellie achieved her goal of becoming a certified scuba instructor. Stating that teaching others to dive has been incredibly rewarding; she cherishes every moment spent sharing the thrill of exploring underwater realms and witnessing the awe in her students’ eyes as they discover new aquatic wonders. Diving isn’t just a hobby for Ellie—it’s a calling that allows her to inspire others with the same enthusiasm and appreciation for the ocean that drives her own adventures.
Joe Napper
Independent Scuba Instructor
Joe has been diving since 2005 and has completed more than 850 dives! Joe’s underwater adventures have taken him to numerous locals, including Hawaii, Caribbean, Bahamas, US East Coast, Cenotes, and Southern California. Joe turned his passion into a profession by becoming a Dive Master in 2007 and has been teaching Scuba since 2013. Joe’s passion for teaching scuba is introducing others to the adventure that comes with being under the water. In essence, his diving career reflects a dynamic blend of teaching, exploration, and adventure. His goal is to keep making a splash and inspiring others!
Zach Demond
Customer Experience Specialist
There are two things that define Zach. Scuba diving and playing the tuba. When Zach isn’t tooting his own horn, he’s on a beach searching for seashells. He is on his way to becoming a Divemaster and would love to incorporate his love of music with his favorite animals, beluga whales.
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