Nancy McGee, widely recognized as “Ms. Exosuit” and the “Pachyderm Princess,” is a trailblazer in the realms of exploration, filmmaking, and underwater exploration. As the first female Exosuit pilot and a magazine centerfold alongside a 3,000-pound swimming elephant, Nancy has carved a unique path that intertwines science, storytelling, and daring exploits.

For over 40 years, Nancy has explored and documented the underwater world, leading diving expeditions across all seven continents including filming in locations so remote that local natives have never before seen Western people. These expeditions have opened previously inaccessible regions, including the Andaman Islands (India) and the Forgotten Islands (Indonesia), to responsible eco-tourism, emphasizing safety, meticulous planning, and environmental stewardship. Her endeavors include three expeditions to Antarctica, one to the Arctic, and numerous journeys to remote destinations such as the Halmahera Sea, Tonga, southern Chile, Iceland, Western Australia, Cocos and Malpelo Islands, and the Galápagos Islands to name just a few of the hundreds of expeditions Nancy has planned and executed.

A PADI Master Instructor and SSI Platinum Pro 5000 honoree, Nancy is also a 2008 inductee into the Women Divers Hall of Fame and a member of the Ocean Artists Society. She serves as Vice President for Chapters at The Explorers Club and is an Associate of the Boston Sea Rovers. Beyond her diving expertise, she has produced her own documentaries, now using state-of-the-art 8K technology, and has written for dive publications. Nancy’s influence extends to film festivals across North America, where she frequently presents and emcees.

Passionate about mentorship, Nancy volunteers her time to guide young professionals in exploration and filmmaking. Her career embodies the spirit of adventure, blending technical mastery, environmental advocacy, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge to inspire the next generation of explorers.