Where Are They Now?
Indo Ocean Project Alumni
Many of our former interns have gone on to do amazing things:
- In the dive industry
- As project managers
- As scientific researchers
- As marine biologists
- In environmental government positions
- In postgraduate studies
Here is what just a few of these talented individuals have been up to after leaving us at Indo Ocean Project…. you all rock!

Hannah Moloney – The Manta Trust Project Manager & PhD Candidate, Maldives


Jess Miller – PADI Instructor & Marine Biologist, Maldives

Lukas Phan-Huy – PADI Instructor, Tec Diver & Postgraduate Studies, New Zealand

Greta Sartori – Researcher at Palau International Coral Reef Centre (PICRC) / Published Marine Biologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/greta-sartori/

Michaela Dudasova –
PADI Instructor & Indo Ocean Project – Penida Project Manager

Tatiana Boube – Scientific Coordinator – Mokarran Protection Society, French Polynesia

Lauren Christensen – Department of Environmental Protection, USA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-christensen-175451133/

Alysha Chan – Published Marine Biologist & Postgraduate Research, Australia
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alysha-Chan/


Elise Dixon – PADI Instructor & Indo Ocean Project
Bira Project Co-ordinator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-dixon-548668120/

Selene Gaiani – Postgraduate Studies, Milano-Bicocca, Italy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/selene-gaiani-02a64820b/


Giulia Pelonzi – Marine Biologist,
5 Star Baglioni Resort, Maldives
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-p-901b67233/

Mario Casati – Postgraduate Studies, Milano-Bicocca, Italy

Kylie Lampe –
Oregon State University Graduate & Dive Guide, Iceland



Bestari Ghea Dwilo –
Field Project Co-ordinator, Thresher Shark Indonesia

Darby Bonner – PADI Instructor, Marine Biologist & Science Writer

Ceara Wallace – PADI Instructor & Marine Biologist, Australia / NZ

Novie Bahri – PADI Instructor & SSI Instructor, Indonesia

Taylor Irwin – At Sea Monitor Trainer & Marine Biologist, USA

Mariana Vergara – PADI Instructor & Cave Diver, Mexico

Mackenzie Hughes – Postgraduate Studies, USA

Rosie Bancroft – Girls That Scuba Ambassador, 2021

Barny Dillarstone – CEO & Founder of Twio Giving Platform

Liz Snyder – PADI Instructor, Private Superyacht

Hallie Repeta – PhD Candidate in Marine Science, USA

Victor Albrieux – PADI Instructor & Engineer

Dario Mastrippolito –
Commercial Diver Training

Marjorie Dodson – Management Consultant (Decarbonising Strategies & Technologies), USA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjoriedodson/

Mette Rosenberg Carlsen – Postgraduate Studies / Aquarium Biologist, Denmark
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mette-rosenberg-carlsen-11697b174/

Luc Liebis – PADI Instructor, Coco Palm Resort, Maldives

Harry Stanton – PADI Instructor & Royal Navy Officer

Sofia Frappi – PADI Instructor & Marine Biologist, Bahamas

Evan Schneider – Tec Diver, USA

Jeanine Branschen – PhD Candidate in Aquatic & Molecular Ecology, Switzerland

Jess Newnam – SSI Instructor & Research Analyst, USA

Vera Janssen – PhD Graduate Student, Netherlands

Chris Nichols – PADI Instructor, UK

Olivia Kitzerow – PADI & SSI Instructor, USA

Charlotte Gill – Marine Ranger, Cornwall Sea Research Trust, UK

Arya Wol – Indo Ocean Project Community Co-ordinator

Niamh Kelly – PADI Instructor, UK

Damien Vanderhoeven – Tropical Ecosystem Biologist

Ryan Foster – Research Assistant, Mozambique

Isabella Rambaldini – Environment Protection Authority, Australia