At the Olive Ridley Project (ORP), our mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats is made possible by a dedicated team of scientists, conservationists, field officers, and community leaders. From rescuing injured sea turtles to conducting groundbreaking research and engaging local communities, each team member plays a vital role in advancing our work.
Behind the scenes, our support team ensures the smooth running of our operations, from fundraising and communications to administration and logistics. Together, we are committed to safeguarding sea turtles and the marine ecosystems they depend on.
Get to know the people behind ORP who are working tirelessly to make a difference.
ORP – Kenya
Jenni Choma Programme Manager Kenya
Leah Mainye Chair Person & Assistant Programme Manager, ORP – Kenya
Dr Joana Hancock
Juma Gwerenya Education Outreach Officer, ORP – Kenya
Diana Kerubo Nyakundi Sea Turtle Biologist, ORP – Kenya
Kelvin Sifa Sea Turtle Biologist, ORP – Kenya
ORP – Maldives
Isha Afeef Executive Director, ORP – Maldives
Ahmed Iyaadh Programme Coordinator
Aishath Enash Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator
Ibrahim Inan Sea Turtle Ranger Programme Coordinator
Mohamed Sharoof Assistant Sea Turtle Ranger
Abdulla Hameed Sea Turtle Biologist, Raa Atoll
Thuva Ahmed Sea Turtle Biologist, Shaviyani Atoll
Juliette FraserSea Turtle Biologist, Laamu Atoll
Erin Doherty Sea Turtle Biologist, North Malé Atoll
Dr. Hasnaulhusna Head Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Michelle Resident Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Victoria Associate Veterinary Surgeon
Pau Clinical Veterinary Fellow
ORP – Pakistan
Usman Iqbal Programme Manager, Pakistan
Kashif Ayoub Sea Turtle Biologist, Pakistan
Muhammad Waqar Community Leader, Pakistan
Asif Baloch Field Coordinator, Pakistan
Muhammad Hanif Project Coordinator, Kakapir, Pakistan
ORP Global Operations Team
Dr. Martin Stelfox Founder and CEO
Jannicke Hallum COO
Dr. Stephanie Köhnk Senior Project Scientist
Dr Max Polyak Director of Conservation Medicine
Anadya Singh Communications Officer
Risha Ali Rasheed Secretary, ORP – Maldives & Global Educational Outreach Officer
Jane Lloyd Data & GIS Analyst
Emily Mundy Community Care Officer
Rushan bin Abdul Rahman Researcher Spatial Ecology
Jasmine Taberer Sea Turtle Biologist, Oman
Eline Van Gilst Sea Turtle Biologist, Seychelles
Julian Gervolino Database Assistant
Volunteers
Dr. Minnie Liddell
Educator & Ambassador
Lara Kalisch Researcher
Joe Rigby Sea Turtle Biologist & Guest Educator, North Malé Atoll