President, ORP – Maldives
Shameel, from the Maldivian capital Malé, first joined the Olive Ridley Project in 2016 as a Project Coordinator. He played a key role in engaging with schools, fishers, and island communities across the Maldives, while also leading our volunteer programme and research expeditions.
In 2020, he became ORP’s Project Manager in the Maldives, and from 2021 to 2022, he served as a Liaison Officer, supporting the establishment of ORP – Maldives as a registered NGO. Shameel now serves as the first President of ORP – Maldives’ Executive Committee.
