Despite growing up in landlocked Denver, Colorado, Ali has been scuba certified since the age of 12, falling in love with the oceans at a young age. She has turned her passions of environmental conservation and marine biology into a career as owner and travel director of Denver Divers and the Swim School of Denver. She strives to educate all generations about the importance of protecting the oceans through experiential learning on the many group trips she hosts for the dive shop.