Audrey Lapenna joins the OSC as Technology Leadership Program Manager, where she supports the delivery of the Ocean Supercluster’s technology projects. Audrey has an extensive background in sustainability, environmental management, treaty implementation, and strategic planning and project management.
Jakub Skrzypczyk joins the OSC team as a Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, where he works with the Ocean Supercluster’s network of more than 460 members. Having worked in non-profits in Canada and Europe across a wide range of issues, including environment and human rights, Jakub brings leadership experience in business development, marketing, communications and strategic partnerships.
Colleen Menard joins the OSC team as a Technology Leadership Program Manager, where she supports the delivery of the Supercluster’s technology projects. Colleen has a background ocean industries, joining the OSC from offshore oil and gas with previous experience in ocean mapping and ocean technology sales.
Raelene Kennedy joins the OSC team as the Corporate Controller, managing the financial operations of OSC, including accounting, reporting and overseeing the OSC’s project disbursement processes. Raelene has over 20 years experience in dynamic non-profit and entrepreneurial business environments within industries such as R&D, manufacturing, construction and property management.
Romaine Redman joins the team as Innovation Ecosystem Coordinator, where he supports the IE team in growing the innovation ecosystem while building exceptional member experiences. Romaine brings with him a background in economic development, innovation, and the political economy. Additionally, he has dedicated many years to the non-for-profit sector and community development.
Lubomir Kalniev joins the team as Innovation Ecosystem Coordinator, where he supports the IE team in growing the innovation ecosystem while building exceptional member experiences. Lubomir has a background in innovation and international business management having worked with country-level greenhouse gas emission inventories and implementing sustainable best practices the United Nations ESCAP.
Welcome to the team!