Meet Our Instructors
Mermaid Tiva
is the founder of Mermaid at Any Age. Mermaid At Any Age's mission is to provide merfolk from all the realms with inspiration and resources to live their fullest merlife. Tiva is a Certified Mermaid instructor for both PADI and NAUI, a Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and
Water Safety Instructor.
https://mermaidtiva.com/
Mermaid Tasha
Tasha Haight has performed internationally, from shooting conservation films in the Red Sea, to local events on the East Coast of the US. Tasha holds her MBA degree from Loyola University Maryland, as well as a number of dive-related certifications
https://www.mermaidtasha.com/
Justine
otherwise known as The Mermaid Sewist is a fabric tail maker and monofin connoisseur as well a mermaid performer with a PADI Advanced Mermaid Freediver certification. Their extensive collection and experience in monofins has lead them to teaching their class about the different types of monofins and how they work
Dr. Jalondra Davis
holds a Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, Riverside with a Designated Emphasis in Science Fiction and Technocultures, a Masters of Professional Writing from the University of Southern California, and a BA in English from Loyola Marymount University. Her expertise includes Africana/Black literary
and cultural studies, Black feminist and queer theories, and speculative genres.
https://jalondradavis.com
MermaidJacy
is a freshwater mermaid from Ontario Canada. She is a PADI mermaid instructor, an SSI mermaid instructor and award winning children’s author. Mermaid Jacy has a passion for the biodiversity and eco care of the Great Lakes. She works with schools, Girl Guide groups, local communities, libraries, zoos and aquariums to bring education and climate change awareness to children.
https://linktr.ee/MermaidJacy
Daniella Enchanted
Danielle Houston, performing as Daniella Enchanted, is an actress, singer, dancer, musician, and model from North Carolina. She earned her B.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, earning the title of “Most Valuable Performer.” Since then, Danielle has worked on several professional projects, including The 24th and Marvel’s The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and she recently premiered a BET+ original movie in December 2025. She is part of Wands and Wishes Mermaids, performing as a professional mermaid at aquariums across the US to help educate audiences about marine life and ocean conservation. Danielle is passionate about increasing representation and inclusion in fantasy entertainment.
Mermaid Cetea
Jess Gramc (aka mermaid Cetea) has been in the industry since 2018 as a mermaid performer. She has her certifications in Padi freediving lvl 1, SSI scuba open water diver, and NAUI Mermaid lvl 2. She developed her weight belt workshop in 2021 using skills picked up from the various dive disciplines she’s studied and her personal experience using one in performance situations.
https://www.facebook.com/MermaidCetea/
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Jessie Jewels
A lifelong resident of the Ocean State, Rhode Island, Mermaid Jessie Jewels is a full time artist and professional mermaid performer. She is passionate about helping to keep all our waterways clean and sustainable for local ecosystems. She encourages those young and old to become involved in protecting our coastline by learning, talking about and ultimately finding ways to take actions to protect it. Jessie has 20+ years of experience performing as a fire dancer, hula hoop artist and as a mermaid performer. When she is not in her fin she can be found in her art studio creating works and teaching classes. Jessie has a deep passion for the creative arts in all forms. You can find out more about Jessie and her work at www.JessieJewelsArt.com
Laura Von Holt
is an award-winning author of modern fairytales and romance. She hosts The Mermaid Podcast, which features mermaid legends and culture from ancient and modern times. A mermaid expert and folklore enthusiast, Laura travels the world in search of great adventures and cool merfolk stories. She is a recurring guest at Weeki Wachee Mermaid Camp and her hot pink mermaid tail has been to so many places, it needs its own passport.
lauravonholt.com
