What inspired you to work for WeWhale?
I was looking for whale watching companies that were respectful and passionate about the ocean as much as I am. Luckily, WeWhale was looking for the right fit to fill in a new role position.
I joined WeWhale because it felt like a small family united by strong values and a shared mission: to inspire and educate through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. I wanted to become part of a meaningful project, making a real impact, and working alongside passionate, like-minded individuals.
A beautiful moment observing Common Dolphins swimming freely in the water.
Why do you do what you do?
Since very young, I have been very much connected to the ocean. As I started to travel and dive, I learned a lot about ecosystems and their importance and fragility.
I was determined to work in conservation to educate the public about what we have and the importance of caring for it and protecting it. I want to dedicate my career towards making a difference, using my skills to support and be part of an organization that aims to protect and preserve the health of our oceans.
What is your favorite part of your job?
Meeting passionate people from different parts of the world that want to make a difference, and also sharing great moments during their stay with us.
Seeing how our program impacts people in a meaningful way encourages me to keep learning and find ways to motivate and engage others in what we do.
How do you use your education and international background in your current role?
I graduated and worked in Marketing and Sales, and then I followed my real passion and dedicated the past couple of years to sustainability, marine conservation, and diving.
My diverse work experiences and speaking three languages fluently have helped me—and help me today—to be very versatile in every role I am in. My marketing skills, combined with my passion to inspire and drive change, are great resources for this role.
Visit to the Cetacean Research Centre.
What advice would you tell your pre-travel self?
The world is waiting for you to explore it and it is OK to be afraid. Great teachings and amazing experiences await.
You will have the chance to open your mind and meet all sorts of cultures, try new and different things, see and experience things you have never before and did not know were possible! It is a great adventure—trust yourself always, you are capable of doing anything.
Why should someone choose your organization over competitors?
WeWhale is very committed to innovating a very outdated industry. Leading by example, we have introduced a fleet of electric and semi-electric catamarans to be more sustainable.
Our main focus is to connect humans with wildlife in the most respectful and organic way possible. We believe education is a very powerful and necessary tool to spread awareness and motivate others to protect what we love.
Our team is very passionate about what we do, and we love collaborating and sharing it with everyone who stays with us.
What is WeWhale’s mission and how do you continue to work toward it?
Our mission is to drive and inspire positive change in the whale watching industry. Inspiring and educating about the importance of protecting and preserving our source of life—the ocean.
Part of our profits from our sea observation excursions go to support our WeWhale non-profit association, where we have ongoing projects that focus on conservation efforts.
Whale watching.
What do you hope participants take away from your programs?
I wish they get new insights about cetacean conservation. That they learn what is a responsible whale watching experience, and know what to expect and what to ask for when they have wildlife interactions.
That they understand the importance of preserving and caring for our marine life and want to spread awareness in their environment. I hope they feel joyful knowing they contributed to our conservation efforts, and that they leave with great memories from their stay with us.
Why is it important for people to travel abroad and experience new cultures?
Traveling has always been very enriching in many ways, from learning and practising new languages to trying different things and immersing yourself in other cultures and traditions.
Being in different environments gave me other perspectives and opened up new possibilities, as well as helped me discover other parts of me. And of course, I was able to meet very interesting people who became good friends.
What does meaningful travel mean to you?
When you travel with the intention to share and be helpful in your environment. So there is reciprocity and the experience enriches both the traveler and the place you visit.
For me, it is the best way to really immerse yourself and get the best out of the experience. I believe collaboration is what moves change and brings unity in the world.
