OUR TEAM
The BOPP team is based in Bermuda with international support from the Blue Prosperity Coalition and Waitt Institute. Our program is led by the Government of Bermuda in partnership with staff from the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences. Our program is collaborative and will work closely with local and international organizations, ocean stakeholders, and the public to make a comprehensive plan for future ocean health in the Bermuda.
FOUNDING MEMBERS
Signatory: Hon. Walter H. Roban, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs
BOPP is led by the government and partners closely with multiple government departments to develop policy recommendations that support the needs of Bermudians.
Signatory: William B. Curry, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
BIOS provides scientific and technical expertise to guide and shape the data gathering and analysis of local environments to ensure decisions are based on the best available science.
Signatory: Ted Waitt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
On behalf of the Blue Prosperity Coalition, the Waitt Institute creates and implements sustainable ocean plans in partnership with committed governments and local stakeholders.
STEERING COMMITTEE
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Bermuda Business Development Agency
Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
Bermuda Tourism Authority
Department of Planning
Regulatory Authority
Environmental Authority
Historic Wrecks Authority
Commercial Fisheries Council
Marine Resources Board
Estates Section, Ministry of Public Works
Department of Energy
Department of Marine and Ports
Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
Bermuda National Trust (observer)
SITE STAFF
Cheryl-Ann Mapp, Site Coordinator
As Site Coordinator, Cheryl manages the logistics and planning between the Administration teams, Committees, and government partners. She was a former Compliance Officer with the Department of Environmental Protection where she managed the Fisheries and Animal Wardens teams, advised on environmental compliance issues and facilitated relevant environmental advisory board meetings.
Weldon Wade, Communications Coordinator
Weldon manages social media, events, and press relations for the Programme. He has been extremely active in the Bermuda diving community for over ten years with a focus on ocean advocacy, outreach and community engagement and brings over twenty years’ experience in innovation and technology to his new role. Mr. Wade presently serves on numerous boards and committees and is an ambassador for several ocean-focused organizations.
Sarah Brooks, Marine Spatial Planning Specialist
As MSP Specialist, Sarah will bring her technical and programatic experience to BOPP to provide strategic support and overall guidance for the design and implementation of the Marine Spatial Plan. She previously worked as the Senior Conservation Specialist at the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in the UK. She has spent the last three years consulting on various research projects as she sailed around the world, visiting over 30 countries.
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
