Treasurer Han Kempers has been an HR expert for more than twenty years, contributing to the Reconciliation Chamber at the Mandela House and as treasurer at Bevrijdingspop festival in Haarlem.

Secretary Mpanzu Bamenga is a Member of Parliament for the Dutch centrist party D66 and actively involved in Incleaders, an initiative by the German Marshall Fund focused on social sustainability.

Tamara Richards joined the board in May 2023, focusing on OceanLove. She is an international expert in sustainability and biodiversity, organizing conferences and consulting organizations to strengthen policies on these themes.

Hi, my name is Ziad Shabib. I’m a Senior Video Editor and visual content creator from Egypt, currently based in Dubai, with over 6 years of experience. I’m passionate about turning raw footage into impactful stories that connect with people and deliver real value. Over the years, I’ve worked across industries like food, real estate, and digital media, helping brands and creators bring their ideas to life through powerful visuals. For me, editing isn’t just about cutting clips. it’s about emotion, rhythm, and attention to every detail in every frame. I’ve led post-production, developed content strategies, and collaborated with teams to create videos that inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impression. I don’t just edit, I create experiences.

My name is Pippa Fakkeldij. I studied Global Sustainability Science at the University of Utrecht. My major was water, climate and ecosystems with a minor in paleontology. I have always been interested in nature, from insects to megafauna and from ocean to land. This love for nature evolved in a passion for nature conservation. That is why I will continue my studies with a master in Marine Sciences. OceanLove beautifully combines the importance of sharing the love and beauty for the ocean together with the drive to protect and restore it.

Kim brings a background in ecology, fisheries, business strategy, and purpose-driven innovation to OceanLove. She began her career as a fisheries biologist and holds a Master’s degree in Ecology and an MBA. Over the past decade, she has worked with mission-driven start-ups and organizations, helping turn ambitious ideas into practical strategies, partnerships, and programs.

At OceanLove, Kim supports the Innovation Awards, coordinating the selection process and helping promising ocean innovators strengthen their ideas and prepare for the next stages of the program.

Alongside OceanLove, Kim works in the Dutch fisheries sector, where she focuses on innovation and the development of more sustainable and viable approaches to fishing. She is particularly interested in the space where science, entrepreneurship, and practical implementation come together to create meaningful change for the ocean.

Hi! I’m Michelle, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. I work in communications within the energy transition, with a strong focus on sustainability, circularity and clean energy.

I’m involved with Ocean Love Event from a communications perspective, sharing ideas and contributing where I can. What makes this initiative especially meaningful to me is the international collaboration behind it. Bringing people from different countries together around one shared goal: cleaner and healthier oceans is something I’m happy to support.

It’s a great way for me to contribute my experience and creativity to something that helps create a more sustainable world.