our team
Patricia Hiraldo
Founder|Chairwoman
CEO of Master of the Ocean, the region's most significant water sports competition; networking and food styling guru; columnist, Mother Earth advocate. Boston University Communications graduate.
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Lia Hiraldo
Treasurer
Communications Director and Community Engagement expert.
Project Vesta Coordinator Dominican Republic. Environmental Project enthusiast.
Mara Vega
Secretary
Administrative and Finance Specialist. Tourism and Administration graduate. Conservationist and Wildlife Enthusiast. Currently pursuing a Science Degree in Madrid.
Andrea Vogel
Vocal
Masters in Marine Environmental Science from Halmos Oceanographic Center, FLA. Marine Environmental Specialist and USAID Consultant 15 years of project management experience. Community Engagement Director at Project Vesta. Water sports and ocean lover.
Allen Campos
Sustainability Manager
Director of Environmental Education programs focused on the oceans, specializing in scientific diving and impressive networking on the North Coast of the island.
Publicist specialized in museographic and cultural work and child educator for children and young people in the Association of Dominican Scouts.
Staff and Volunteers
Jenny Simoes
​EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT​
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Jenny is a graphic designer passionate about social and environmental change. She works independently and with foundations, focusing on directing aid to those in need and promoting sustainability in her community. Her passion and dedication are evident in every project she undertakes.
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Marcus Böhm
WATERSPORTS CONSULTANT
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Watersports pioneer who arrived from Germany over 30 years ago looking for wind and waves. Marcus has inspired and elevated many young lives in the Cabarete community by transmitting his know-how of sports and passion for the Ocean.
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Carlos Jambrina
HEAD INSTRUCTOR​
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International trainer in lifeguarding and first aid, his passion for the sea and conservation of natural resources is reflected in 30 years of experience in water sports and as a youth trainer in Barcelona, France, and the Dominican Republic.
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Ronald Perez
INSTRUCTOR
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Passionate about water sports, certified as a lifeguard since the age of 13. As a swimming and first aid instructor, he shares his knowledge to promote water safety and inspire others to enjoy the water responsibly.
