Oceans Alive Foundation
ThePeopleBehindthe Ocean.
18 specialists. Community stewards. One coastline. Since 2003.
The Team
The people
behind the ocean.
19 specialists · Kilifi County, Kenya
Ali Kaka
Chairman of the Board
Provides strategic leadership and governance oversight for O…
Des Bowden
Director / CEO
A founder of Oceans Alive (established 2016) and a long-stan…
Tilda Bowden
Director / Education Development
Leads ocean education initiatives - connecting schools, yout…
Remmy Safari
Programme Manager
Drives the BMU network and fisheries co-management programme…
Dickson Juma
Community Liaison Officer
Works directly with coastal communities to strengthen engage…
John Dominic
Technical Advisor
Provides specialist technical guidance on marine ecology, co…
Lionel D Murage
Technical advisor
Coordinates Oceans Alive's programme portfolio, managing del…
Sarah Sidi
Admin & Human Resource Manager
Manages team welfare, recruitment, and organisational develo…
Alice Mwakulilah
Project Manager
Coordinates international partnerships, donor relationships,…
Katana Ngala
Coral Restoration Technician
Leads hands-on coral nursery operations at Kuruwitu, trainin…
Chris Adede
Brand & Communication Manager
Tells the story of Oceans Alive's work to the world - from P…
Roseline Kibogo
Community Officer
Works directly with coastal communities to strengthen local …
Teddy Katono
Permaculture Extension Assistant
Works with coastal families to establish climate-smart kitch…
Cameron Bowden
Coral Outreach Officer
Connects the coral restoration programme to wider audiences …
Patrick Kyengo
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Leads impact measurement across all programmes, designing da…
Julius Kitela
Education Officer
Delivers ocean education programmes to schools and youth gro…
Joel Nyanje
Assistant Education Officer
Supports education programme delivery, helping coordinate sc…
Nancy Ogega
Coral Scientific Outreach Officer
Leads scientific research and marine ecology studies, transl…
Shadrack
Finance Manager
Manages financial operations, budgeting, and reporting, ensu…
Eunice Mose
GIS Officer
Provides geospatial mapping and analysis for marine conserva…
Joseph Muturi
Expedition Lead
Coordinates field expeditions, marine surveys, and community…
Ledama Masidza
Ambassador
Provides specialist consultancy on community development str…
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The Backbone
7,000+CommunityStewards
Fishers, reef monitors, women leaders, BMU reps, and community rangers - the 7,000+ people who protect Kenya's coast because it is their home.
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Across Kilifi County
Trash4Cash & LIFT Network
Turtle & fishery patrol
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Join the team.Protect the ocean.
Marine biologists, educators, communicators, and field researchers - we welcome talent at Kuruwitu and across Kilifi County.