https://oceanexpert.org/expert/81360

ORCID : 0009-0008-4804-1625

Bachelor Degree

Data Management

Physical Oceanography
Pollution
Research Support Services

Marine and Pollution Data Management Expertise

Data Collection & Oceanographic Research

• Directed large-scale marine litter mapping and data collection along Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast under Nipe Fagio’s citizen science program, employing shoreline surveys, manta trawl sampling, and macroplastic analysis.
• Conducted mangrove and estuarine sediment sampling to establish baseline data on microplastic accumulation in critical habitats.

Pollution Source Identification & Monitoring

• Led waste audit programs in coastal and island communities, categorizing solid waste streams to trace major contributors to marine debris.
• Utilized GIS mapping to identify land-based pollution sources, stormwater discharge points, and fishing community waste disposal sites.

Data Governance & Ethical Practices

• As Data Coordinator at Nipe Fagio, developed standardized data collection protocols aligned with WIOMSA and SST marine litter monitoring methodologies.
• Championed inclusive, ethical data governance, ensuring community ownership of environmental data and transparent sharing with national and regional platforms.
• Integrated ECCT and Nipe Fagio datasets into WIOMSA and UNEP’s Global Partnership on Marine Litter (GPML) reporting frameworks.

Analysis, Reporting & Policy Influence

• Produced technical reports and policy briefs linking pollution data to actionable recommendations for marine environment management in Tanzania.
• Analyzed multi-year datasets to identify trends in marine debris accumulation, seasonal waste deposition, and climate-driven pollutant transport.
• Provided evidence-based guidance for national marine pollution strategies and waste management policy reforms.

Capacity Building & Stakeholder Engagement

• Trained youth, women, and fisher groups in marine monitoring, pollution tracking, and data literacy to foster community-led conservation.
• Facilitated multi-stakeholder dialogues with government, NGOs, academia, and the private sector on marine waste reduction and ecosystem restoration.
• Designed ECCT’s data-driven environmental education programs linking scientific insights with coastal livelihood resilience.

Program Leadership & Advocacy

• As Co-founder & Head of Programs at ECCT, integrated circular economy models into coastal restoration projects to reduce waste leakage.
• Represented Tanzania at regional and international marine litter and climate change forums, presenting data-driven conservation approaches.
• Advocated for community-driven marine protection by connecting grassroots data collection with national and global climate justice agendas.

Indian Ocean

I am a purpose-driven development practitioner and co-founder of ECCT, where I serve as Head of Programs. With a deep commitment to climate justice, social innovation, and inclusive environmental action, I lead initiatives that empower underserved coastal communities through circular economy models, youth and women leadership, and data-driven solutions.

As a Data Values Advocate, I champion ethical, inclusive, and people-centered approaches to data governance. My work bridges grassroots engagement with national and global development goals, ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against plastic pollution, environmental degradation, and climate injustice.

Swahili

https:////www.ecct.or.tz

My profile reflects a rare blend of scientific expertise, grassroots leadership, and ethical data advocacy. You bridge physical oceanography and pollution research with community empowerment, translating data into action for coastal resilience, climate justice, and inclusive environmental governance along the Indian Ocean coast.