Carissa is a CEO, published marine biologist, Harvard-recognized content creator, and climate activist. Her life’s work is to bring ocean conservation to the masses, share ocean climate solutions with the world to inspire collective action, + empower young women to find their role in the movement.

Carissa is an Ecuadorian American based in Hawaiʻi, where she works with community restoration groups to integrate indigenous management with modern conservation to protect our ocean.

In addition to being the CEO of Futureswell, Carissa serves in numerous roles to advance impact.