Teresa Jahangir
Teresa was born and raised in Kwale county, a small village called Perani bordering Tanzania. Her passion for marine and turtle conservation started when she was in high-school. Her first snorkelling trip to Watamu Marine National Reserve made a transformative change on her career choice. She studied her first degree at Kenyatta University, graduated with Bachelor of Science in Coastal and Marine resource management, thereafter, worked with some organization before she embarked for her MSc. in Aquaculture in Belgium. Her career has been exciting and adventurous. Her extroverted nature shines through as she expresses genuine love for people. Beyond her professional pursuits, Teresa finds solace in swimming, diving, trying new menus, teaching kids, learning new culture, travelling and fishing. Teresa’s impactful work revolves around fishermen (elders and youth), and all stakeholders in the fishery value chain who interact turtles and other marine megafauna such as whale-sharks. Teresa views her work as more than a profession‚ it’s a journey of wellness and healing, fostering harmony between communities and the marine environment.
Lamu Marine Conservation Project
Project Manager
Kenya
https://www.lamcot.org
