We are ecstatic to be invited, as a founding member, to join the brand-new collective SHE Changes Ocean, spearheaded by another fierce ocean advocate, Antoinette Vermilye, a co-founder of SHE Changes Climate – a movement uniting a coalition of women and women-led organizations promoting inclusive solutions to climate, social justice and gender balance.
SHE Changes Ocean was created as an informal vessel to harness our collective resources and networks with a clear mission: to amplify the visibility and expertise of women at global and local ocean events, which remain largely dominated by patriarchal structures. The initiative strives to elevate women into leadership roles within the ocean conservation movement, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future.
Other members of this powerhouse cohort are: Andi Cross, Impact Strategist, Expedition Lead, Writer & Divemaster for Edges of the Earth; Cristina Rocha Antunes, Founder of United by the Sea; Cristina Tebar Less, Environmental Lawyer and Chair of Women for Sea; Farah Obaidullah, Founder of Women4Oceans, a project of The Ocean and Us; Mamta Borgoyary, Executive Director of SHE Changes Climate; Taïme Smit Pellure, Marine Biologist and Activist, Co-founder of Acción Océanos; and Victoria Ramm, Development Manager of Sea Shepherd Global.
I’m truly honored to be among such inspiring ocean protectors, and I’m excited about what we can achieve together! I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for all of us as we explore innovative, impactful and creative ways to safeguard our beloved One World Ocean!”