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Cameron Beene

Development Director

With a background in human rights advocacy, Cameron enjoys building relationships to tackle global challenges. He grew up running and cycling on the California coast and hiking in the Sierra Nevada where he fell in love with the outdoors.

Philadelphia, United States

Carrie Chau Hellinger

Senior Campaign Manager

A former culinary and hospitality publicist, Carrie is always dreaming of her next adventure. She feels most alive when exploring a new destination or out in nature, especially near the water.

Kansas City, United States

Sam Collins

Senior Campaign Manager

Having dabbled in genetics and field biology before being swept into the world of ocean policy and activism, Sam is infinitely fascinated by the natural world and how it works — a proud Scot at heart who is often found in, under, or floating on top of the ocean.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Katarina Cucullo

Operations Manager

Katarina is an organizational researcher and creator who believes impactful storytelling builds community and encourages transformation. When not being instrumental to Only One’s world order, Katarina can be found capturing stories on the shores or the summits.

New York, United States

Paul Farning

Engineering Director

From his roots in the Midwest, Paul followed a path of skateboarding, snowboarding, and rock ’n’ roll, and first experienced the ocean on the Pacific Northwest Coast of the United States.

Vermont, United States

Dean Fischer

Co-founder and Head of Solutions

Geographer turned tech-entrepreneur, Dean’s always looking for new ways to help the planet. When not building Only One, he’ll be writing music, renovating, or getting lost in the woods.

Inverness, Scotland

Zach Head

Campaign Manager

Trekking from the plains of Texas to the coasts of California, Zach champions stewardship of our wonderful planet as a writer, filmmaker, and - of course - campaigner.

Los Angeles, United States

Shawn Heinrichs

Photographer, Conservationist, Co-founder of Only One

Fueled by his passion for the ocean, Shawn fuses dramatic imagery with intimate and thought-provoking stories to connect the global community to threatened marine species and habitats.

Jeremiah Kittredge

Co-founder and CEO

With a background in education and politics, Jeremiah is a lifelong ocean lover. Though watching him surf, you’d never know! He lives with his wife, children, and two dogs.

New York, United States

Katie Lin

Senior Campaign Manager

When she’s not unpacking creative briefs, Katie can be found on a beach or forest trail with her daughter and dog. Or tuning out all the noise with a true crime podcast.

Qualicum, Canada

Rosanna Littooij

Marketing Director

With a marketing career spanning retail, brand, and climate, Rosanna (“Rose”) is driven by stories that move people — and the planet — forward. She finds her zen in yoga flows, forest walks, and open-water diving.

Berlin, Germany

Danny Mallas Pereira

Senior Director, Product Management

Made breathless by the power and beauty of the ocean, Danny is driven by the joy of solving problems while leading people and products to their best versions. In her free time, she is often out in nature, surfing, sailing, or cooking with loved ones.

Biarritz, France

Joanna Marcus

Senior Creative Manager

Joanna is a designer and illustrator whose love for wildlife, climate justice, and art found a way to collide.

Brighton & Hove, England

Metro

Senior Director, Product Design

Passionate about doing the most good for the world, Metro is driven to design products that tackle the world’s most complex problems. She feels most at ease at the top of a mountain or under the water.

Barcelona, Spain

Alexandros Nikolaidis

Government Affairs Director

Alexandros (“Alex”) has a background in government affairs, developing and executing campaigns across the EU. Originally from the Greek island of Andros, the ocean has shaped his life since birth. When he isn’t diving into policy, Alex can be found scuba diving or skiing.

London, England

Rossouw Oosthuizen

Designer

With the environment as his core driver, Rossouw designs experiences that make complex issues understandable and actionable. When he’s not designing, he tends his farm in Portugal, climbs rocks, or plays at the beach with his baby and dog.

Ericeira, Portugal

Chad Richmond

Post-Production Director

An artist with an education in biology, Chad dedicates his filmmaking career to inspiring people to take action. His favorite pastime is surfing and exploring beautiful coastlines.

Carlsbad, United States

Bastien Roll

Senior Marketing Director

Ex-techie turned ocean advocate, Bastien spends most of his free time in the water chasing waves, wind, or depths.

Paris, France

Dorothy Taal

Co-founder and Head of Design & Experience

An eco-entrepreneur since the age of eight, Dorothy never feels more alive than when at the top of a mountain she’s climbed. Or designing the next ambitious project.

Inverness, Scotland

Maïssa Rababy

Head of Campaigns

With a background in tech and a passion for the ocean, Maïssa grew up between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains. Most of the year, you’ll find her on a surfboard or a pair of skis.

Paris, France

Zoë Sanders

Chief of Staff

An arts writer who later fell under the ocean’s spell and never looked back, Zoë loves going cold water swimming in the sea in her home city on the south east coast of England.

Brighton & Hove, England

John Studer

Senior Finance Director

As a drummer with a background in business and accounting, John enjoys collaborating in groups to serve a greater purpose. He grew up in Rhode Island and returns to the beaches often to build sandcastles with his family.

New York, United States

Alex Sumaila

Senior Front-End Engineer

Alex is a lover of sport and nature who spends time watching and playing football, tennis, and video games with friends and family.

Abuja, Nigeria

Kate Sutter

Senior Content Manager

A scuba instructor and experienced ocean communicator, on her days off you can find Kate exploring shipwrecks, finding the best burritos in town, or planning her next dive trip.

Boston, United States

John Weller

Photographer, Writer, Filmmaker, Senior Fellow of Only One

An acclaimed photographer, filmmaker, and writer, John has worked in defense of the ocean for nearly 20 years. He helped lead the global campaign to secure the world’s largest marine protected area in the Ross Sea, Antarctica.

Ben Wolman

Senior Editorial Manager

Inspired by his earth science and urban planning background, Ben is awestruck by our planet, and our power to change it. An advocate of sustainable environments both built and natural, he can often be found valiantly attempting to stargaze from his New York apartment.

New York, United States

Omar Zaki

Video Editor

A perpetual adventurer and challenge seeker, Omar is driven by an unending curiosity and influenced by their passions for martial arts, skateboarding, and filmmaking. Living in Cairo and Miami, they have embraced diverse cultures, immersing themselves in thrilling experiences.

Cairo, Egypt