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Our Team

Our Team

THE BOSS

UPNG Marine Science graduate with experience working at a major aquatic sports centre in Port Moresby. Unexpectedly assumed MND Finance & Administration Manager role in July 2018.

No prior financial management experience so considered by Program Director to be “perfect” for the FAM role. Mentored by VSA NZ volunteer accountant Mr Bruce MacPherson Nov. 2018. Gave birth to beautiful baby boy Virgil in June 2019.

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Elizabeth Marisa

Finance and Administration Manager

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THE BOSS

UPNG Marine Science graduate. Oversaw implementation of MND MEEP programs 2018-2019. Somei is an effective and popular classroom presenter under mentor the Program Director from May 2017 and on-going. Trained and qualified as Divemaster 2019. In late 2017 commenced an on-going coastal mangrove rehabilitation project which has become an integral part of MEEP activities resulting so far in over 3,000 plantings by local students.

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Somei Jonda

Principal Education Officer

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Bruce was first appointed in 2013 and has provided on-going, short-term support for MND in preparing accounts for audit and mentoring personnel. Bruce’s last support visit was Nov. 2018. A popular and much appreciated volunteer who does not mind getting his hands dirty assisting with MDEEP activities such as mangrove planting events.

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Bruce McPherson

Consultant Accountant (Volunteer)

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