Meet the Sea - Our partners and collaborators
Local Partners
We would like to show our respect and gratitude to our 2024 producers, and hope for more in 2025!
Collaborators
Our gratitude to Oxford University and Katie Fletcher at the Oxford University Careers Service for your introduction to the invaluable exchange of ideas between students and Meet the Sea. We are proud to work with those who share a genuine concern for the state of our relationship with the oceans.
Below, in alphabetical order, a list of all participants in a 5-day Micro-Internship with Meet the Sea since December 2024. The total number of internships per candidate is listed as well as our team’s comment on the area of responsibility of each participant.
Nysa Agrawal
Internship: Website design
Education: BA History, University of Oxford, Corpus Christi College (2024–2027)
“Thank you, Nysa, for your contribution to our brochure design and your commitment to making our information for school and university students easy to grasp and well presented. She demonstrated a great understanding of our brand message and admirable dedication.”
Alexander Burson
Internship: Marketing and product development
Education: BA Geography, University of Oxford, St. Edmund Hall College (2022–2025)
“Alex is the first contributor to our blog section for students and sea enthusiasts! He also played a key role in developing a solid methodology for the participation criteria and content distribution. We are grateful for his work in an area that is very important to us, as it represents an opportunity for everyone to express the importance of the oceans in our lives.”
Lucie de Gentile
Internships: Website design, marketing and product development
Education: BA Literae Humaniores (Classics), University of Oxford, University College (2018–2022)
“Lucie has been a key figure and left an indelible mark on our school curriculum alignment and school trip materials! We are confident that our readers will appreciate her unique style and sensitivity. During her second week, Lucie demonstrated leadership by exploring new avenues for our growth and laying the foundations for our ambassador program. Thank you for your excellent work.”
George Edwards
Internship: Marketing and product development (social media)
Education: BA Italian and Linguistics, University of Oxford, St. Peter’s College (2022–2025)
“George was responsible for our TikTok debut as well as our promotional efforts through email marketing. His enthusiasm for the sea and sailing was key in conveying our content with passion, humour, and creativity. We look forward to seeing his new ideas and sharing our adventures with our audience.”
Rebecca Gardner
Internships: Website design (consecutive)
Education: BA Chinese Studies, University of Oxford, Pembroke College (2023–2026)
“What began as a one-week project evolved into the exciting challenge of producing an entirely new website. We are deeply grateful for Rebecca’s ability to capture our team’s passion and commitment, and for creating a website we can now look at with pride. Excellent work — we hope our visitors will enjoy her design as much as we do, and we look forward to continuing to work with her.”
Chelsea Iwunze
Internship: Marketing and product development
Education: BA History, University of Oxford, Regent’s Park College (2022–2025)
“Chelsea’s work had a significant impact on the analysis of our current business strategy. Her contribution provided valuable insights into expanding our brand’s reach through partnerships and collaborations. We are grateful for her thoughtful suggestions, and we are currently pursuing opportunities that stemmed from her work.”
Isobel Moore
Internships: Marketing and product development
Education: MBiochem Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall (2021–2025)
“Isobel’s marketing insights during her first week marked the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with Meet the Sea. Three weeks later, we have a significantly expanded database and new marketing avenues to explore. Thank you for your detailed strategy, patience, and results-oriented mindset!”
Renée Orleans-Lindsay
Internship: Marketing and product development
Education: BA English Language and Literature, University of Oxford, St. Hilda’s College (2022–2025)
“Renée took on a variety of marketing topics and focused on content creation through social media and email marketing. Her writing skills and creative mindset were essential in refining our tone, developing new content, and exploring fresh themes on social media.”
Charlie Stevens
Internship: Website design (development of Sea Education content)
Education: History of Design MSt, University of Oxford (expected completion 2025)
“Charlie undertook a new project for Meet the Sea: the creation of a website space dedicated to the benefits of the sea. Her passion for sea education inspired the sections on sea therapy and educational resources now available. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and hope to continue our collaboration in the future.”