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SONJA BELLE A thirst for learning, energy to take action, a hope for a better future and an ability to inspire and influence others are common threads in Sonja's many roles and successes. In 2022, Sonja launched Eco Surf Australia. The name synonymous with both Sonja's goal to not harm our beautiful ocean and her years spent on the beach patrolling and competing in surf lifesaving. Her culmination of professional and philanthropic work has led to Sonja developing a passion to bring people together, influence change, inspire others, create opportunity and make a difference in making this world a better place by reducing the impacts of plastic and waste for both us and for our future generations. Sonja’s qualifications and titles include: Registered and Accredited Occupational Therapist Grad Dip HRM Certified Workplace Assessor and Trainer Life Member and Senior Ambassador North Cottesloe Surf Lifesaving Club Standing Surf Sports Committee Member Surf Lifesaving Western Australia Ausmap Accredited WWWC National Police Clearance

ALEX SWANSON Alex Swanson is the Admin and Events Officer at AUSMAP, and is a recent graduate from the University of Technology, Sydney, where she obtained her Bachelor of Marine Biology with a focus in environmental protection. Passionate about conservation and protection of the environment, her current focus is the impact of microplastics in the aquatic environment. She enjoys educating the public about current environmental issues and applies this interest as the Events Officer to communicate sustainable ways of living and ways to make a positive impact.

Rianti Bieler Rianti has been diving since 1995 and she hasn't been completely dried since. She loves this fascinating underwater world but devastated to witness the large amount of rubbish found in the water. With a degree in IT, she worked as a web developer in the corporate world for 15 years before she decided to focus working in the environment sector. Outside of work, she volunteers with the Underwater Research Group of NSW and her two teenage kids are keeping her busy.

Marijs Vrancken Marijs is a Belgian native that has over 8 years of experience in the digital marketing field. She has a Master's degree in Applied Economic Sciences and a Master's degree in Management of Creative Industries. She started her career in the high-end fashion industry of Belgium and moved to the travel industry in Australia after years of extensive travel. She first was confronted with the problem of marine debris while travelling and scuba diving around South East Asia and Australia. After a few years in Sydney, she has now joined the marketing team of AUSMAP to increase the awareness of the plastic pollution issue and to broaden the reach of AUSMAP.

KATIE MEYER Katie Meyer is the Project Manager for AUSMAP. She has over 20 years working in the environmental space, focusing on environmental education and promoting positive behaviour change through raising awareness about sustainability issues. She has a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and has professional experience in private and non-profit sectors working in management roles in designing programs, project implementation and operational management in both educational and environmental sectors. She is passionate about using her skills and experience to help educate and empower people about environmental issues, so that they can make a positive contribution to a sustainable future.

Kate Keary Kate Keary is a marine biologist, an experienced environmental educator and teacher. Kate has taught in NSW DoE and Catholic schools and currently teaches at Brewongle Environmental Education Centre. Kate developed and leads the Australian Marine Education Network (AMEN), a special interest group of the Australian Association for Environmental Education. She has worked and presented on marine education projects across Australia and internationally. This ardent educator has a particular interest in engaging students in citizen science, to connect them to the natural world and inspire change for a sustainable future. She is very excited to be working with the AUSMAP team.

ALISON DEVLIN Beth has a Post Grad certificate in Antarctic studies and a Masters in Marine Biology working in Tonga on parrotfish. The ocean has been Beth's favourite place since she can remember and is now her passion. A big focus in Beth's life is how can she protect the marine environment and live a lifestyle with minimal plastic. Beth is very excited to be a part of AUSMAP, to use social media to involve and support communities with information on microplastics and the influence we can have.