The Aquarium Foundation
Team
The Foundation’s mission is realised by an incredibly committed, dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced team of educators, scientists, conservationists and environmental champions.
Maryke Musson
Marine scientist, ocean enthusiast and Sea-E-Oh of the Foundation
Russell Stevens
Environmental educator, networker of note and Head of Education
Nathalie Viljoen
Scientist, educator and Head of Research
Marguerite Venter
Writer, illustrator and the Head of Early Childhood Development programme
Bianca Engel
Environmental educator, sustainable seafood specialist and Deputy Head of Education
Xavier Zylstra
Science and biology legend, biomimicry expert and Deputy Head of Education
Katja Laingui
Organiser, planner and holding it all together as Operations Manager
Carrin Viret
The underwater pied piper as School Group Bookings Coordinator
Robyn Erasmus
Sales Executive and school liaison
Kaamilah Damons
Sales Executive and school liaison
Chanelle Naidoo
Teacher and marine ecology enthusiast
Kirshia Govender-Koumbatis
Teacher and shark enthusiast
Thabo Sabeko
Outreach teacher and star of the sea enthusiast
Anzio Abels
Outreach teacher, technical wizard and online content coordinator
Wandiswa Jonga
School group coordinator and wetlands enthusiast
Wafiqah Daniels
Early Childhood Development coordinator and creative
Jerome Stationway
Early Childhood Development supervisor and the voice
Aisha Martin
Early Childhood Development teacher and creative
Rafee'ah Ismail
Early Childhood Development assistant and creative
Liziwe Mbana
Children’s play centre assistant
Siphokazi Matolengwe
Drama assistant
Talitha Noble
Marine Biologist, turtle hero and Conservation Coordinator
Inge Adams
Marine Scientist, turtle hero and Research Coordinator
Brett Glasby
Animal welfare specialist and Marine Wildlife Management Program Coordinator
Jacinta Subjee
Executive Foundation Administrator, multitasker and solution finder
Tracy Whitehead
Head Volunteer and Turtle Network Coordinator (Tracy is a superhero as she works without pay)