Campus Directory

Division Physical & Biological Sciences Division

Department/College/Unit Coastal Science & Policy Program

Title Master's Candidate

Graduate Major Environmental Studies

Affiliation Graduate

Other UCSC Campus Affiliation Coastal Science & Policy Program

Web Site

Primary Office Location Long Marine Lab Ocean Health Building

Additional Location(s) Ocean Health Building Room 251
Coastal Campus

Mail Stop Long Marine Lab

Biography, Education and Training

I am an Environmental Scientist and Marine Ecologist from Kenya, deeply passionate about addressing environmental challenges and empowering marginalized communities. My work focuses on climate change, marine conservation, coastal resilience, and climate adaptation and mitigation. As an MSc Coastal Science and Policy Fellow at the University of California, Santa Cruz, I am committed to working with young people and local communities to co-create climate adaptation strategies that integrate traditional knowledge with scientific insights, fostering inclusive and sustainable climate policies.

Beyond science, I am a conservation storyteller and photographer, using powerful imagery to amplify the voices of coastal fishing communities and advocate for marine conservation and climate action. With over four years of experience in environmental advocacy, I strive to connect science, policy, and community engagement to develop innovative solutions for vulnerable ecosystems.

Summary of Expertise

-Coastal Sciences

-Climate resilience

-Policy Analysis

-Community Engagement

-Conservation Photography 

-Conservation Storytelling

-Environmental Conservation

Research Interests

-Coastal Climate Resilience

-Marine Conservation

-Conservation Communication 

-Climate Adaptation and Resilience

-Sustainable Fisheries