Our Team
Our Team
Elizabeth Marisa
Finance and Administration Manager
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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.
Finance and Administration Manager
Somei Jonda
Principal Education Officer
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.
Principal Education Officer
Bruce McPherson
Consultant Accountant (Volunteer)
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.
Consultant Accountant (Volunteer)