OPERATIONAL TEAM
HALA is experienced in international negotiation, business development and research. She has organized several international forums and events, and has worked for many years in the environmental sector.
Passionate about marine and environmental conservation, Hala is keen to be part of a community working to preserve the ocean in the UAE.
HALA DAHMANE MANAGING
DIRECTOR
Aa a Senior Consultant with 10 years of experience within the Higher Education/Training Industry working closely with schools, universities, corporates and accreditation bodies in THE GCC, KELVIN HAS provided a gateway for students who are keen on pursuing specialized qualifications in addition to their education background.
KELVIN KURIAN
OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR
MARINE was born in the Caribbean where she developed a passion for the Ocean, she holds a Master degree in Sustainable Environmental Engineering and has founded knowledge of waste management among other professionals skills. She is a passionate Dive Master, with a special interest for waste impact on our Oceans and marine life.
MARINE PLISSONNEAU
ACTIVATION MANAGER
Christèle spent 20 years in sales and marketing roles in international groups in France and Hong Kong. Mother of 3 boys, ocean lover, she is conscious about the challenges our generation and the next one are facing to keep the oceans healthy. She came across Azraq meaningful projects upon her arrival in Dubai in 2021 and decided to dedicate time and energy to contribute to Azraq development in the UAE.
CHRISTELE DISSER
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Ashleigh’s devotion to nature led her to study Zoology, specialzing in tropical marine ecology and marine mammal biology. Talk to her about keystone species and you’ll never get away! She’s passionate and curious about the interactions between cultures and the natural environment. Ashleigh truly believes that together we are stronger, together we can make a difference.
ASHLEIGH TARMEY
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
SAPPHO is a professional art director and a multi-disciplinary designer for advertising, branding and digital marketing. With a degree in fine arts she maximizes her proficiency in design, photography and the visual arts for environmental protection advocacy. She started volunteering in the Philippines and continues to pursue her passion in the United Arab Emirates.
SAPPHO RODRIGUEZ
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
BENJAMIN is the co-owner and director of Schiller Language Training in Dubai. Since 2009 he supports international students on their way to study in Germany.
During his own studies at University of Bonn Benjamin had his focus on intercultural communication and took special interest in China and the Middle-East.
BENJAMIN EFFER
HEAD OF ACTIVATION
VALENTINA is a Business Intelligence and Analytics specialist, lived and worked in multiple countries across Europe and Middle East
She is a nature lover, a passionate diver and an avid promoter of sustainability and environmental protection. Diving, hiking, running and adventure races keep her busy most of the time. Travel, photography and reading/writing are her other lasting passions.
VALENTINA BARZAKOVA
CSR & EVENTS ASSISTANT
MAZ is an experienced sustainability and social impact strategist with 10+ years experience in policy, strategy, partnership building, advocacy, thought leadership and campaign development. Throughout her career, she has worked on a number of globally impactful issues such as marine conservation, plastic pollution, illegal fishing and deforestation with organisations such as the UN and World Economic Forum.
MARIAN FLETCHER
CONTENT MARKETING SPECIALIST
DEEMA is digital and social professional who has been leading different marketing activations in social media, events planning, and digital as a whole. She is a competitive swimmer & triathlete and is passionate about marine conservation and protecting our oceans & environment.
DEEMA SAIDI
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
BURCU is a passionate ocean lover since her childhood, started volunteering for oceans at the age of 16 in Turkey. Working in a corporate marketing and willing to engage her professional experiences with creating awareness to environment. She is loving art and creativity, keep watching upcoming events she runs for Azraq.
BURCU GUNEY
EVENTS MANAGER
MARION is a creative and performance-driven marketing strategy consultant with over 15 years of experience. she combines a natural business acumen to support performance and a strategic flair to increase brand equity in high-level standards and a problem-solving mindset. Over her carrier, Marion, tried to have a positive impact on the environment, working for different eco-organization when she was in advertising agencies.
MARION GUENEAU
MARKETING CONSULTANT