Our ambassadors

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Em is a Caymanian sustainability consultant and climate justice advocate, passionate about Island culture and quality of life. Upon leaving a decade-long career in the Financial Services Industry and Legal sector in 2022, she founded the sustainability consultancy firm TRUE.M (@truedotm) and holds a Total Resource Use & Efficiency (TRUE) Advisor qualification. 

Em's hobbies include creating plant-based culinary art using local ingredients, nature photography, hiking, traveling sustainably, going to museums, watching documentaries about nature and conservation, and being in the ocean. 

 Hi, I'm Connor and I grew up in Cayman playing by the sea and I still spend as much time as possible outside, usually surfing, paddleboarding, diving, or free diving.  I have taken part in many conservation activities including attending COP25 in Madrid as a Youth Ambassador, volunteering for Plastic Free Cayman and the Surfriders Foundation, being a student leader for Protect Our Future and the Caribbean Tree Planting Project, and acting as an ambassador for 4Oceans and Nauti Nomad.  I love Cayman and feel an intense desire to do my part to protect my beautiful island home.   

Hi, I'm Al Ebanks, also known as the Caiman Cowboy. My expertise lies in Game Design and Development, but my heart beats for sustainable public infrastructure, historical preservation, and environmental activism. I'm deeply passionate about using technology as a tool to safeguard Cayman's rich heritage, educating others about our culture, and capturing the beauty of our wildlife and marine life through photography.

As a Sustainable Cayman Ambassador, a member of Colours Cayman, and actively involved in the West Bay District Committee of the National Trust and West Bay Central Council, I channel my energy into various community initiatives. My mission is to bridge the past and the future, preserving our history while advocating for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.

 Hi, I'm Matt a hardware designer who is interested in using intelligent systems to improve sustainability. I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science in mechanical engineering. Growing up in the Cayman Islands and attending school in Canada, I developed a passion for nature, enjoying camping, paddling, and scuba diving.  During an internship at NeuralStudio.ai, I contributed to a proof of concept for a lionfish smart trap. Currently, I am employed at CostWatch, where I develop electronics to manage utilities.  

 Hi everyone! My name is Aleigha and I will be commencing my final year of studies at the University of West London in International Relations and Sociology as of October 2023. My role with Sustainable Cayman focuses on social media and journalism. Analysing and writing about different social issues is where I find the most enjoyment, right alongside being able to make those analyses digestible to the general public. I hope to pursue a career in policy analysis and journalism in Cayman after university so that I can use all of the skills I’ve learned to enact sustainable change. 

Hi, I'm Antoine, I was born and raised in the beautiful Cayman Islands and my love for the environment was cultivated from an early age, inspiring me to pursue a path dedicated to its preservation. Currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Management and Sustainability, my academic journey has allowed me to explore innovative solutions and best practices for safeguarding our planet's natural resources.  

I've committed myself to gaining the knowledge and expertise needed to make a meaningful impact on the world's ecological challenges. In my free time, I enjoy diving not just recreationally but for its profound connection to the ocean and appreciation of marine ecosystems.  

I am determined to make a lasting impact on the environmental challenges facing our world, ensuring a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

 Hi, I'm Soleil and I'm a sustainability studies major at the University of Texas at Austin where I specialize in the interconnected web of social and environmental issues. My biggest passions revolve around sustainable food systems and second hand fashion. Both in Cayman and globally, our food systems and fast fashion are top contributors to carbon emissions and climate change, as well as human and animal abuse. My mission is to educate others on the harm of these industries, and research and develop creative innovations to increase accessibility to carbon neutral and environmentally friendly options, especially in Cayman!  

Hi! My name is Bella. I am currently in the role of climate education officer at the National Trust for the Cayman Islands creating a climate change curriculum for schools on island. My 2 biggest passions are science communication and protection of our marine world. I have a degree in Zoology and will be starting my MA in International Marine Science this coming new year! My role here at Sustainable Cayman is to help communicate our environmental issues through media, check out our Nature Positivity Podcast series over on the Protecting Paradise Podcast!