Meet the 2025 Ocean Leaders Fellows

Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA), in partnership with Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy, is pleased to announce the 2025 cohort of The Ocean Leaders Fellowship (OLF), consisting of 40 exceptional young professionals representing 34 countries from around the world—all dedicated to protecting and restoring the health of our ocean. 

In this program, 40 Fellows have been selected for the inaugural cohort where they will develop their skills as leaders in the ocean sector through workshops, mentorship, collaboration opportunities with peers, and sponsored attendance at the Our Ocean Youth Leadership Summit and UN Ocean Conference. 

Get to know the 2025 Ocean Leaders Fellows in the gallery below and stay tuned for updates on the Ocean Leaders Fellowship by following SOA on social media and subscribing to our email newsletter. 

Congratulations, 2025 Ocean Leaders Fellows! 

Meet the 2025 Ocean Leaders Fellows

About Sustainable Ocean Alliance

Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is a nonprofit global organization created by youth—for youth—dedicated to activating young people, developing and implementing innovative solutions, and mobilizing an ocean workforce to restore the health of the ocean in our lifetime. 

Today, SOA has grown into the world’s largest network of young ocean leaders, innovators, and policymakers. To date, we have accelerated 480+ solutions (and counting) to the greatest threats facing our ocean. These solutions include 64 for-profit startups and 419 community-led nonprofit projects around the world.

About Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy

Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy is dedicated to fostering a healthy balance between people and nature, with a strong focus on environmental conservation. Through collaborations in advocacy, education, scientific research, technology, and community-driven initiatives, we aim to create lasting positive change that supports the well-being of all life on earth for a sustainable future.