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Meet Our Team

Discover the passionate individuals bechind Ethical Seafood Research, a teamcharacterised by a diverse background of experiences, knowledge, and skills. We are united in our mission to ensure the ethical treatment of aquatic animals.

Wasseem Emam

Founder, Director & Lead Researcher

Faisal Qureshi

Country Manager - Kenya

Nada M. Habashi

Aquaculture Specialist & Trainings Coordinator

Hadeer Elkhouly

Communications Specialist

John Nyambane

Sociologist & Tech-driven Aquaculture Researcher

Mohamed Bakr​

Country Manager - Egypt

Abdulrahman Banisheyba​

Research Fellow — Blue Economy Policy Liaison​

Santiago Alcubierre

Marketing & Web

Katherine Lacefield

Head of Development

Are you interested in diving into the world of aquatic animal welfare and making a difference?

We are always eager to connect with talented and driven individuals with quantitative and qualitative scientific research skills and experience working with aquatic animals. Reach out to us, and we will get back to you if we have an opportunity that aligns with your skillset. 
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OUR ORIGINS

The main purpose of our advisory board is to help shape ESR’s strategic vision, provide expert guidance, and support in addressing challenges as we work towards improving the lives of farmed aquatic animals.

Alex Suchy

Vice President of Global Programs at The Humane League

Yasmine Kamar

Business Director-Koudijs & Kapo Feed

Tennyson Williams

Africa Regional Director at World Animal Protection

Alice Di Concetto

Executive Director, The European Institute for Animal Law & Policy

Krzysztof Wojtas

Chief Programmes Officer at Shrimp Welfare Project

Joan Magero

Vice Chair of the Kenya Veterinary Board

Culum Brown

Professor at Macquarie University

Joyce G. Maina

Associate Professor, in the Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. University of Nairobi.

Gareth Arnott

Professor of Animal Behaviour

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Shelly Steffler

Shelly Steffler

Social Media Strategist

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Carlos Vera

Market Researcher & Content Creator

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Maggie Casas

Maggie Casas

Communications Consultant

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Stuart Craig

Stuart Craig

Animal Welfare Consultancy

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Dr Bevin Meyer, BVSc MSc

Bevin Meyer

Animal Welfare Consultancy

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Helen Lambert

Helen Lambert

Animal Welfare Consultancy

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Damien Aymerich

Freelance Graphic Designer

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Michelle Sinclair

Michelle Sinclair

International Development

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Shreya Padukone

Head of Programs

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Tim Huntington

Tim Huntington

Aquaculture strategy planning and evaluation

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Rachael Adams

Marine Biologist & Environmental Journalist

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Yara Moussa Sultan

Yara Moussa

Researcher, Sustainability & Conservation

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Shelly Steffler

Social Media Strategist

Shelly Steffler has been the strategic driving force behind our communications and media plan since 2023. Shelly has worked across several sectors, and brings 10 years of communications experience with her.

Shelly offers digital marketing, project management, and copywriting services to non-profits throughout North America, Europe, and Africa. You can contact Shelly via LinkedIn.

Carlos Vera

Market Researcher, Content Creator

Carlos has worked for over a decade fo eBay in Market Research and UI Design. He currently is in the process of changing his professional focus towards the conservation and welfare of fauna and flora.

With a focus on the Amazon rainforest, he actively works with local entrepreneurs and indigenous communities to bring sustainable eco-tourism and raise awareness to the area and the global importance of its ecosystems. Carlos generates content for educational modules and academic articles, bringing awareness to ESR’s magnitude of projects and relevance in fish welfare globally.

Maggie Casas

Senior Communications Consultant

With over 15 years of experience in strategic communication, Maggie Casas brings a sharp focus on storytelling, digital engagement, and brand alignment. She began her career in the corporate world, leading communication initiatives across multiple industries before shifting to the non-profit sector to apply her expertise to purpose-driven work.

At Ethical Seafood Research, Maggie has contributed to strengthening the organisation’s digital strategy, with a particular focus on website development and content that supports long-term visibility, stakeholder engagement, and impact.

Stuart Craig

Generalist MSc.

Stuart is a passionate advocate for animal rights, with experience in medicine, animal welfare, data analysis, and sustainability. Stuart is currently enrolled in the AIM Charity Entrepreneurship programme and is focused primarily on advocating for animals in the MENA region.

Dr Bevin Meyer, BVSc MSc

Animal Ethos Consulting Services

Bevin is a South African veterinarian, and also holds an MSc in International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law from the University of Edinburgh. She is passionate about animal welfare in all sectors, and has a special interest in the One Health and One Welfare fields. Bevin has experience working at and managing small animal shelters, writing investigative reports and implementing national animal welfare legislation.

She is the founder of Animal Ethos Consulting Services, an animal welfare consultancy which aims to promote the interests of animals and animal welfare through strengthening animal welfare science. Bevin has been collaborating with Ethical Seafood Research since 2023.

Dr Helen Lambert BSc Hons, MSc, PhD

Director, Animal Welfare Consultancy

Helen Lambert has over 23 years of experience and training in the field of animal welfare and sentience. She has a PhD in animal sentience, a MSc in Research Methods, and a BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour. Helen spent 7 years at World Animal Protection, promoting the science of animal sentience, and supporting the organisation with scientific research. After completing her PhD on measuring emotions in cattle, Helen has continued to research and advise others on the fascinating field of animal sentience and on animal welfare science in general.

Helen now runs her own consultancy business, Animal Welfare Consultancy, where she works with charities, governments, and corporates around the world to improve the welfare of animals. Helen has been invited to present both her research and the science of animal sentience at scientific conferences all over the world and has a growing list of publications. You can find out more about Helen at her website: www.animalwelfareconsultancy.co.uk

Damien Aymerich

Freelance Graphic Designer

Damien is a freelance graphic designer based in Toulouse specialised in crafting impactful brand identities that help businesses stand out. With over eight years of experience in print and digital communication, including 5 years at the European Parliament, he brings a strategic and creative approach to every project. His expertise spans logo design, branding, visual communication and web design ensuring a cohesive and professional image.

He works closely with entrepreneurs, businesses and organisations to translate their values into strong, memorable visuals that resonate and inspire trust. He's also committed to favor eco-friendly design, digital efficiency, and sustainable printing practices to reduce environmental impact.

Website: studiobonobo.fr

Dr. Michelle Sinclair

International Director
A World of Good Initiative

Dr. Sinclair is an experienced international nonprofit founder and manager, a research academic specializing in international development across borders, and a prolific published author in this area. Originally from Australia she moved to the USA to accept an offer to base her work at Harvard Law School as a Fellow with the Animal Law & Policy Program, also becoming an affiliated academic with Stanford Medical School.

Aiming to better understand the stakeholders capable of making impactful change, her mixed methodology research focusses on the identification of barriers, opportunities, mutual benefits, and solutions with the goal of engaging traditionally adversarial parties into collaborations to improve strategy beyond borders.

Shreya Padukone

Head of Programs, Animal Law Centre, NALSAR University of Law

Shreya holds an integrated degree in science and law from Gujarat National Law University. Her love for farmed animals and the wild is realized through leading programs at the Animal Law Centre at NALSAR University of Law in India and serving as a member of the Asia Steering Committee at Thrive Philanthropy.

Tim Huntington

Aquaculture strategy planning and evaluation

Tim is a fish biologist with over 40 years experience in sustainable aquaculture and fisheries management. He is a founder and director of Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd.

Based in the New Forest in the south of the UK, he specialises in the design, review and evaluation of national or sectoral aquaculture strategies and action plans, where animal welfare and good husbandry is taking an increasingly prominent position.

Rachael Adams

Marine Biologist and Environmental Journalist

Rachael Adams is a marine biologist and writer specializing in marine conservation, aquaculture, and more recently, farming.

Visit: rachaeladamsblog.live

Yara Moussa

Program manager and Researcher, Sustainability and Conservation

Yara is an interdisciplinary researcher and program manager working at the intersection of social justice, ecological conservation, and sustainability across the MENA region and the UK. With over 12 years of professional experience, she has worked with diverse partners including multilateral, international, and grass-roots organizations.

Yara holds an advanced degree in cultural anthropology and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Ecosystem Health at the University of Edinburgh. Her current work focuses on integrating cultural perspectives into the safeguarding of biodiversity, ecological systems, and environmental management in the Mediterranean and North Africa.