Meet Our Team
Dedicated leaders and experts united in the mission for regenerative blue economy
Dedicated leaders and experts united in the mission for regenerative blue economy
A committed team of professionals bringing expertise and passion to coastal community transformation
Founding Director
Physical Oceanography & Marine Science
Magak is the founding director of Ceanapse and has a profound background in Marine Geology his work majorly revolves on the effects of climate change on Marine and lacustrine ecosystem, coastal human settlements...
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Co-Founder
Community Engagement & Impact
Allylah is a Conservation Biologist specializing in the management and restoration of aquatic ecosystems. Her work focuses on stabilizing shorelines and reducing erosion...
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Member Advisory
Geosciences
Dr. Lydia Olaka is an Environmental Geoscientist with over 15 years of interdisciplinary research experience spanning earth sciences, climate society interactions...
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Member Advisory
Monitoring & Evaluation
Geoffrey is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist with experience in leading...
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Member Advisory
International Ocean Affairs
Dr. Patrick has a passion for ocean observations, its observing systems, data, products, services, networks, engaging....
A Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist with experience in leading teams, building team capacity, modeling programs...
Member Advisory
Electronics Engineering, Installation & Programming
Juan leads our digital innovation and technology initiatives
Including AI-powered early warning systems and IoT solutions for communities...
Partnerships & Communications Specialist
Olivia Otieno is a partnerships and communications specialist with extensive experience advancing impact-driven initiatives across Eastern and Southern Africa. She has led strategic donor engagement, resource mobilization, and visibility efforts spanning education, climate resilience, social protection, WASH, and child protection. Olivia brings a strong track record in building high-value public and private sector partnerships, translating complex programme results into compelling narratives, and positioning organizations for sustainable growth. She is particularly passionate about leveraging innovation, private sector collaboration, and strategic communications to drive outcomes for vulnerable children and communities. As an Advisory Board Member, Olivia provides strategic guidance on partnerships, resource mobilization, and stakeholder engagement to support the organization’s mission and long-term impact.
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Organic & Environmental Chemist
Brian is a Chemist specializing in the extraction and valorization of fatty acids from marine microalgae. His work focuses on developing efficient, sustainable extraction techniques while exploring the dual application of microalgal biomass in nutraceutical production and biofuel development.
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Canada Liason
Winnie supports the organization’s mission by fostering fundraising opportunities, encouraging student participation, and building collaborative links with individuals and institutions interested in blue economy innovation, coastal resilience, and community development. Through international engagement, she contributes to expanding visibility, creating exchange opportunities, and strengthening partnerships that advance the organization’s work in Kenya.
Learn moreOur collective commitment to values that guide every decision
We operate with transparency and accountability in all our actions and partnerships.
We leverage cutting edge research, technology, and local knowledge to solve blue economy challenges.
We believe transformational change requires working together across sectors, institutions, and communities.
We build lasting capacity in communities and institutions to weather any challenge.
We are always looking for passionate individuals and organizations committed to regenerative blue economy.