Board & Leadership
Guided by faith, creativity, science, and community — our leadership stewards Seed2Sea’s mission to heal the waters.
Executive Leadership
Priscila D’Brito
Co-Captain & Director of Art and Culture
Founder of Sea Sirens and the creative force behind Seed2Sea’s cultural identity. Leads programs that bridge art history, community storytelling, and ecological restoration.
Lloyd Emelle
Co-Captain & Director of Programs and Science
Oversees reef restoration, ecological data systems, and emergent reality education — aligning scientific rigor with community impact.
Nikki Cassara Lopez
Treasurer & Secretary • Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives
Leads administration, compliance, budgeting, and cross-team execution. Translates strategy into repeatable, efficient workflows.
Creative & Cultural Direction
Alicia Carreño
Creative Director
Actress & designer; co-creator of the Current Seas name and story. Leads storytelling, branding, and multimedia campaigns.
Operations & Strategic Development
Samara Lee
Director of Operations & Organizational Development
Specialist in nonprofit formation, HR systems, school/training program setup, and people operations — ensuring teams have what they need to thrive.
Jarret Wiley
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Leads finance, treasury, and impact accounting across Seed2Sea, ensuring donor funds and Reality Bond flows are compliant, auditable, and mission-aligned.
Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
JC Coffey
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Innovation
Deal-closer, tech evangelist, investor, and AI/generative art advocate. Leads alliances with ocean tech, creative studios, and sponsors; negotiates co-branded initiatives; and scouts emerging tools to amplify reef impact and education.
Joshua Grasmack
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Owns brand strategy, campaigns, and partner marketing to grow awareness and sustain recurring giving.
Community & Faith Partnerships
Kathryn Nowak
Director of Community and Faith-Based Partnerships
Builds bridges with ministries and faith-led environmental movements to activate ocean stewardship.
Partner With Us
Churches, NGOs, schools, brands — co-create programs and reef restorations with us.
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