Alannah Grobler

Project Assistant

Alannah holds a Master’s degree in Wildlife Management, she brings a strong academic background and a deep passion for marine conservation. Alannah supports the implementation of marine research and conservation initiatives, contributing to the protection of Namibia’s rich marine biodiversity.

Alina Tuukondjele

Training Coordinator (Community Skills Development Centres (COSDEC))

Angus Middleton

Executive Director 

Angus has over 20 years of senior management and organizational leadership experience in Africa and Europe. He brings a relevant mix of knowledge and technical experience in environmental economics, ecological resource management, agricultural management, and biodiversity policies. He provides overall leadership for the NNF and also works directly on several projects, particularly in the field of environmental economics. He holds an MSc in Environmental Policy from Imperial College London and a BSc in Ecological Resource Management from Newcastle University. He has a great passion for the outdoors, a particular interest in raptors, and a love of freshwater angling.

Anna Uusiku

Acting Center Manager/Financial Administrator (Community Skills Development Centres (COSDEC))

Carolin Mutorwa

Senior Technical Advisor & NIMPA+ Project lead

Biodiversity manager with 10 years of working experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental and biodiversity conservation and management, sustainable development, natural-resource-based value chain development, and equitable benefit sharing within the community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) program and marine and coastal ecosystem management in Namibia.

Clemens Naomab

Senior Development Officer

Clemens has over a decade of experience in community development and environmental conservation, he holds a BSc in Environmental Biology and Molecular Physiological Biology from the University of Namibia and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Leadership and Change Management. Based in Swakopmund, Clemens leads efforts to economically empower vulnerable coastal communities through technical support for income-generating activities, the establishment of small-scale fisher associations, and the management of various livelihood interventions. He has also played key roles in policy advocacy through the Albatross Task Force and provided logistical and technical support to Community-Based Organizations in Northwest Namibia. Passionate about rural women’s empowerment and inclusive development, Clemens is committed to creating sustainable change in the communities he serves.

Daria Gabone

Project Accountant

Dave Messing

Senior Expert, Waste and Marine Litter

I was born in the US and grew up next to Long Island Sound. Ever since, I’ve felt an affinity with the ocean.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in film, as well as a master’s degree in global health. I wrote my thesis on sustainable actions to mitigate the impact of marine microplastics. I also served over two years with the Peace Corps in El Salvador as an agroforestry volunteer, working on nature-positive solutions in land management and alternatives to burning domestic waste. During my time there I led a film-based initiative to help create awareness on environmental issues including deforestation, pollution, recycling, and climate change.

My work with GRID-Arendal gives me the opportunity to explore various topics relevant to marine litter, such as the UN Global Wastewater Initiative and the UNEA resolution on sustainable nutrient management, and further my passion for protecting the marine environment.

I am currently living on a car-free island off the southern coast of Norway. I enjoy playing the ukulele & guitar, snowboarding, hiking, and spending time with my two daughters.

Disney Andreas

Communications Officer 

Disney Andreas is a dedicated communications professional with five years of experience at the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF). In her current role as Senior Communications Officer, she leads the development and implementation of strategic communications that elevate conservation awareness across Namibia. Her work spans community engagement, project coordination, digital media, media relations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives all driven by a deep belief that conservation is most impactful when communities are empowered to shape and share their own narratives. A passionate advocate for sustainable development and inclusive storytelling, Disney combines technical expertise with heartfelt purpose to help build a more connected and environmentally conscious Namibia.

Dr. Alastair Baylis

Deputy Director of Science at SAERI. 

Dr. Judith Brown

Projects Director 

Gabriel Thomas

Environmental Economist

Gabrielle specialises in sustainable financing for marine conservation. In close collaboration with the Blue Marine Foundation, she works on assessing the NIMPA running costs and developing its long-term financing plan, leveraging innovative financing mechanisms. Her work also includes ecosystem services valuation and policy engagement to support effective marine management in the entire Namibian EEZ. Gabrielle holds an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics and a MSc in Research for International Development form the SOAS, University of London.

Hasan Abbas

Art Lead

I believe storytelling plays an important role in society, helping us understand the complexity of our world. My expertise lies in visual storytelling, animation, and illustration.

At GRID-Arendal, I work with various collaborators and help them bring their respective stories to life using 2D Animation. I am also developing the visual identity of GRID-Arendal as an organisation, as well as exploring innovative methods of visual storytelling using new technology.

Previously, I have worked as an animator, storyboard artist, and an illustrator in the animation, game, comic book, and film industries. In my personal projects, I experiment with artistic exploration into cross-disciplinary storytelling.

Jasmine Kapuuo

Project Accountant (Namibia Nature Foundation)

Kaija Marisa

Senior Economist 

Karin Moses

Seabird Ranger (Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds)

Kaurimbi Mberirua

Seabird Ranger (Namibian Foundation for the Conservation of Seabirds (NAMCOB))

Neil Shaw

Operations Manager

Neil oversees strategic operations, project management, and the integration of community-led conservation initiatives. With a background in Third World Development and Economics, Neil brings extensive experience in conservation tourism, sustainable development, and operations leadership across southern Africa.

Nicola Jayne Stander

Head of Conservation

Nicky has spent the last 15 years working at the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB), where she has fulfilled various roles in the organisation. Nicky holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Animal Sciences from the University of Plymouth, UK. Nicky’s current portfolio as the Head of Conservation concentrates on the strategic direction for seabird conservation efforts and works closely with other organisations and governmental authorities on appropriate measures to slow the decline of threatened seabirds that occur within the Benguela Current, with special focus on the Critically Endangered African Penguin.

Petrus Shiindi

Assistant Seabird Technician

Petrus joins the team with a strong background in animal handling and maritime work. He brings five years of experience as a dog handler and has also worked as a deck-hand on commercial fishing vessels. Petrus is passionate about the ocean and wildlife, making him a valuable asset to NAMCOB’s coastal conservation efforts.

Priscilla Mundilo

Environmental & Social Safeguards Officer 

Rob Barnes

Creative Lead

I am driven by the belief that good communication does more than inform. It builds connection, inspires trust and invites change. Over the past two decades at GRID-Arendal, I have worked across projects, platforms and disciplines to help translate environmental knowledge into tools people can understand, feel and use. Whether through video, design, facilitation or strategy, I help teams communicate with purpose. I believe that creativity should serve clarity, and that even the most technical ideas deserve a human voice.

Rodney Brady

Senior Technical Advisor 

Rodney is an author, nature lover, and surfer, who has over 40 years of experience in the Namibian government, including working as a chief warden, coordinator of the Namibian Coast Biodiversity Conservation and Management Project, and regional technical advisor for the Benguela Current Convention. He is passionate about promoting sustainable development on Namibia’s coast through Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Marine Spatial Planning. In 2023, he joined the Namibia Nature Foundation marine and coastal conservation programmatic area team as a Senior Technical Advisor, focusing on marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable use projects.

Salom Johannes

Project Administration and Procurement Office (Namibia Nature Foundation)

Thomas Neema

Development Officer

Ukarapo Mungunda

Ukarapo Mungunda is Seabird Coordinator at NAMCOB, where she leads monitoring, rehabilitation, and conservation of threatened seabirds along Namibia’s coast. Trained with SANCCOB in South Africa, she combines scientific research with community outreach to protect key breeding colonies and support the Namibian Islands Marine Protected Area (NIMPA).

Victoria Turner

Education Lead