About us

From an early age, Joey was enamoured with all life aquatic, inclusive of sharks, giant squid, and the kaleidoscope of colours characteristic of coral reefs, despite growing up far from accessible oceans in Montreal, Canada. 

Joey went on to complete his PhD at McGill University in Montreal on the mating systems of lemon shark populations in the Bahamas and took up postdoctoral research positions at the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, in Saudi Arabia, and in Perth. More recently he served as NSW Senior Research Scientist and Curator in Ichthyology at the Australian Museum, where he remains a Research Associate. 

Joey continues to develop genetic toolkits to better catalogue our aquatic biodiversity, and advocates for the expansion of citizen science programs, making science more accessible to everyone. As Co-Founder of E2SG, he brings his scientific expertise, local knowledge of aquatic flora and fauna, and a passion for nature-centric discussions to help steer the organisation’s vision. 

Nicole is a commercially minded, values-led leader with over 25 years’ experience working with tier-one, blue-chip companies across retail, commercial, and distribution sectors. She has led high-performing teams, driven innovation, and built trusted partnerships that deliver results.

Passionate about marine and land conservation, she invented an emergency ocean watch designed to improve coastal safety. She's also owned and operated a successful service business for 12 years, serves on the Field Committee for the National Parks Association, and is a proud Patrol Captain at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

Nicole loves exploring the ocean, snorkeling, traveling, connecting with different cultures, dancing, wall yoga, and anything that brings her closer to nature. But her favourite role of all is being a proud mama to an amazing young woman who inspires her every day.

Andrea is a product designer, technologist, and environmental advocate with over 12 years of experience building digital products that blend creativity with functionality. Before founding Earth to Sea Guardians, she led cross-disciplinary teams in the ad tech space - shaping tools that were as technically robust as they were beautifully designed.

With a deep understanding of UX, front-end development, and product strategy, Andrea brings a unique edge to environmental advocacy. At Earth to Sea Guardians, she channels her skills into designing experiences that connect people with nature.

Her mission is simple: to help more people fall in love with the natural world and feel empowered to protect it.