Partner 

Anna combines scientific expertise with a systems-thinking approach to drive circular and ocean-positive impact.

She collaborates with government agencies, innovators, and mission-aligned organizations to advance sustainable solutions across marine programs, material innovation, product design, and policy.

Her work bridges sectors to support technologies and strategies that protect ecosystems, reduce pollution, and embed sustainability across operations and supply chains.

Expertise areas:

Strategy

  • Ocean and circular plastics strategy

  • Science, policy and industry integration

  • Systems change and innovation planning

  • Fundraising, partnerships, and venture development

Research & Evaluation

  • Policy and program research

  • Technology and material performance

Collaboration & Communication

  • Cross-sector partnerships

  • Strategic storytelling

  • Science-based frameworks and recommendations

Focus

Impact

Identifying and advancing transformative solutions that deliver powerful outcomes for both the oceans and people.

Innovation

Exploring possibilities in technology, policy, science, conservation and collaboration is at the heart of Anna's work.

Evidence-based

Anna brings together scientific research, data analysis and expert consultation as a foundation for informing or implementing solutions.

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Ocean-Positive Innovation

Turn ocean-positive vision into impact

Ocean Technology and Programs

Expert support for developing and evaluating technologies that monitor, protect, and restore marine ecosystems.

Anna offers strategic guidance and technical expertise to help innovators and investors navigate the complex landscape of ocean-focused technologies, including:

  • Advising on key marine threats, including pollution, climate and biodiversity loss.

  • Aligning technologies with environmental regulations, global policies, and certification standards.

  • Screening and evaluating technology providers for environmental credibility and performance—including technical due diligence assessments. 

  • Building partnerships with conservation NGOs to support technology validation and real-world implementation.

This is for you if you are:

  • An investor or philanthropist seeking trusted, science-based guidance to evaluate ocean technologies and their impact.

  • A technology developer aiming to ensure solution delivers credible, measurable benefits for the ocean.

  • An NGO solving an ocean challenge and looking to align program design with the integration of technology and innovation.

Circular Materials and Businesses

Expert support for building credible, circular, and policy-aligned material strategies that protect ocean health and reduce environmental impact.

Anna offers strategic guidance, scientific insight, and evaluation support to help businesses and material innovators advance sustainable material solutions, including:

  • Developing plastic reduction strategies and zero-waste programs tailored to operations and supply chains.

  • Identifying and addressing microplastic and toxic chemical risks in products. 

  • Navigating sustainable material alternatives, including trade-offs, performance, and regulatory readiness.

  • Supporting testing, evaluation, and environmental claims to ensure credibility and compliance.

  • Translating emerging regulations—such as EPR and microfibre policies—into actionable strategies.

This is for you if you are:

  • A business or brand looking to reduce plastic waste and toxic materials in your supply chain.

  • A developer of alternative materials seeking trusted, science-based guidance to test, position and scale your solution.

With deep experience integrating scientific insight, policy analysis, statistical analysis, and cross-sector engagement, Anna helps policymakers, investors, and businesses make informed decisions that strengthen resilience and accelerate upstream solutions for ocean health and material circularity.

Professional services include:

  • Developing strategies that align scientific evidence with policy objectives and ocean program goals.

  • Conducting statistical analyses of complex datasets to identify emerging trends and support strategic planning and investment.

  • Uncovering systemic barriers that limit innovation, collaboration, or effective implementation.

  • Delivering clear, actionable insights through tailored research briefs, white papers, and decision-support tools.

This is for you if you are:

  • A program lead seeking credible research to shape marine policy, circular economy goals, or upstream innovation strategies.

  • An investor or business leader navigating complex sustainability decisions and looking for clear, evidence-based insights to guide your next move.

Strategic Research & Evaluation

For ocean health and circular transformation

Communication

Empower your audiences with actionable science-based information

Anna specializes in transforming complex sustainability challenges—across ocean health, circular economy, and policy—into clear, credible, and compelling communications. She works with organizations to build trust, support informed decision-making, and inspire meaningful action.

Her experience includes:

  • Developing science-based educational content for diverse audiences.

  • Providing strategic communications and expert input for media and documentary projects.

  • Writing and editing expert reports, white papers, and stakeholder briefings.

  • Translating technical findings into accessible, actionable messaging for policy, business, and the public.

This communications support is for you if you are:

  • An NGO or government needing to communicate complex research program outcomes with clarity, credibility and action.

  • A business looking to educate audiences or make science-based environmental claims with confidence.

  • Leading a project, policy, or innovation that requires engagement across sectors or non-technical stakeholders.

Working with Anna

Anna works with forward-looking organizations through custom engagements—offering fractional expert support, strategic advice, expert reviews, in-depth research, and science-based communications. Each collaboration is tailored to organization’s unique goals.

By partnering with Anna, you are:

  • Gaining a trusted advisor with deep technical and strategic insight.

  • Bridging silos between science, business, and policy.

  • Elevating the quality and credibility of your technology, research, storytelling, and engagement.

  • Investing in clarity, direction, and measurable outcomes.

  • Contributing to systemic change across the ocean sustainability space.

Engagements are flexible and can include:

  • Fractional roles (2–6 days/month)

  • Fixed-scope projects

  • Retained advisory support

  • Co-design and facilitation of programs, reports, or innovation challenges