We value the diversity within our team that has brought success to our work.
Our work is founded on respect between, and the fair treatment of, those involved in our projects, whether they are staff, committee, students, volunteers or our community.
Our Team
A former founding trustee, Robyn is ACES's first employee. The Mikoko Pamoja, Vanga Blue Forest teams are employed directly through the communities at the heart of the projects. The Nnaa Samaa Mankolou Team are employed thanks to project development funding.
Robyn Morland
ACES Director
Robyn leads on ACES' development, project management, and client and donor relations. She has worked with ACES and our partners for over 10 years, previously acting as one of the founding board members.
Amber Baker
ACES Project Officer
Amber is responsible for supporting the delivery of a Kenyan seagrass project and a Gambian community-led mangrove restoration project
Amelia Allerton
ACES Project Officer
Amelia is responsible for the collaborative development of the seagrass biodiversity project and acts as the project's technical coordinator.
Kassim Juma
Mikoko Pamoja Project Coordinator
Kassim was born in Gazi and studied coastal and marine resource management, before returning to work for the Mikoko Pamoja project.
Ramadhan Salim Said
Mikoko Pamoja Assistant Project Coordinator
Ramadhan has experience in community development and social work. He is developing further knowledge on this subject by taking part-time courses while working at Mikoko Pamoja.
Meali Mohamed Maule
Vanga Blue Forest Project Coordinator
A dedicated early career professional specializing in maritime
management, Meali is passionate about sustainable development and transformational leadership, and in empowering youth and women in the blue economy.
management, Meali is passionate about sustainable development and transformational leadership, and in empowering youth and women in the blue economy.
Hamadi Tsunusi
Vanga Blue Forest Assistant Project Coordinator
Hamadi recently managed VBF as Acting Project Coordinator and continues to support the project activities on the ground and supports the community, volunteers and project implementation.
Amy Mumo
Vanga Seagrass Project Officer
Dedicated seagrass conservationist, Amy, is the local lead for the development of a seagrass project focused on biodiversity gains in Vanga Bay.
Dr Joseph Lang'at
Kenya certification and technical lead
Dr Joseph Lang'at
Kenya certification and technical lead
An experienced ecologist with extensive knowledge of blue carbon ecosystems, Dr Lang'at is supporting the Kenyan projects by offering technical support, part time basis.
Kenya certification and technical lead
An experienced ecologist with extensive knowledge of blue carbon ecosystems, Dr Lang'at is supporting the Kenyan projects by offering technical support, part time basis.
Ansumana Darboe
Nnaa Samaa Mankolou Project Manager
Ansumana founded the Sankandi Youth Development Association and is responsible for the successful delivery of activities required for the development of an accredited mangrove carbon project in The Gambia.
Omar Jobarteh
Nnaa Samaa Makolou Project Assistant
Omar has experience in community engagement and community-led projects and will be supporting the project activities and liaising with the Sankandi community, ACES, and other partners.
The Board of Trustees
In addition to Robyn, ACES's founding trustees are Mark, Lucas, and Martin.
Mark Huxham
Lucas Ruzo
Martin Skov
Anita Ogilvie
Imi Dencer-Brown
Mark Beeston
Partners
Collaboration is key for a lot of our work. We are thankful to our partners and the communities that have supported and worked with ACES.
