E.P.I.C. | Plastic Pollution Emergency Response™

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & CREW

Dedicated ocean heroes, leaving their legacy.

Ocean Legacy Foundation is governed by its board of directors and powered by a dedicated and diverse crew working in cleanup and field operations, depots and collection, recycling, laboratory services, innovation and technology, education and research, policy, advocacy and outreach. Meet the people working to end ocean plastic pollution.

Board of Directors

The board provides governance, fiduciary oversight and strategic direction for Ocean Legacy Foundation.

Suzi Mikaelian

Suzi Mikaelian

Board Chair

Chief Operating Officer

Suzi Mikaelian is a strategic advisor to mission-led enterprises navigating inflection points. As founder of Social Mission Canada and fractional COO for Ocean Legacy Foundation, she partners with organizations to realign strategy, operations, and capital readiness with clarity and purpose. With 25+ years across corporate, nonprofit, and social enterprise sectors, Suzi brings a systems-thinking lens to governance, financial sustainability, and organizational design. On OLF's board, she leads with a focus on fiduciary oversight, strategic alignment, and long-term resilience, helping the organization prioritize what matters most and scale with integrity.

Chloé Dubois

Chloé Dubois

Vice Chair

Co-Founder, Executive Director

Chloé Dubois co-founded Ocean Legacy Foundation and is a nationally recognized voice in ocean plastic remediation. She holds a Master's in International Studies and is the public face of OLF's work. As Vice Chair and Executive Director, Chloé leads community engagement, partnership development, capital infrastructure development projects and educational outreach, while actively collaborating on fundraising and impact investment. She builds strategic relationships with partners globally, ensuring alignment with OLF's mission and amplifying the reach of its outreach and education programs. Her focus includes legal oversight, risk navigation, and ensuring that OLF's programs remain impactful and inclusive.

James Middleton

James Middleton

Board Director

Co-Founder, Managing Director

James Middleton is a subject matter expert in waste management, marine logistics, and sustainable infrastructure. As OLF's co-founder, he brings hands-on leadership to recovery operations, EMS optimization, and the design of circular systems for recovered marine plastics. James provides technical insight on circular economy implementation, waste-to-value systems, and sustainable manufacturing strategies. He is instrumental in shaping OLF's approach to scalable infrastructure development and operational execution.

Shylo Love

Shylo Love

Board Director

Chief Technology Officer

Shylo Love has been a committed force behind Ocean Legacy Foundation since its inception, serving as a long-time collaborator, advocate, and systems builder. As OLF's Chief Technology Officer and a sitting board member, Shylo leads the organization's work on technology, AI, and digital innovation. Her focus is on designing integrated systems that accelerate impact from operational infrastructure to digital learning, stakeholder engagement, and platform development. With over a decade of continuous involvement, Shylo brings a unique blend of technical vision, institutional knowledge, and mission-driven creativity. She ensures that OLF's innovation strategy is both future-facing and grounded in community benefit.

Our EPIC Crew

The people behind our cleanups, depots, recycling facility, laboratory and education programs.

  • Chloé Dubois

    Chloé Dubois, MIS

    Executive Director, Co-Founder

    On the board
  • James Middleton

    James Middleton

    Managing Director, Co-Founder

    On the board
  • Shylo Love

    Shylo Love

    CTO, Director of Technology & Innovation

    On the board
  • Ashley Tapp

    Ashley Tapp

    Manager, Health & Safety, Field & Facility Specialist & Cleanup Project Manager

  • Jonathan Hatt

    Jonathan Hatt

    Laboratory Manager & Data Technician

  • Carina Ramirez

    Carina Ramirez

    Coordinator, Outreach & Content

  • Joanne Dubois

    Joanne Dubois

    Manager, Human Resources

  • Margaret (Peggy) Murdoch

    Margaret (Peggy) Murdoch

    EPIC Curriculum Developer & Funding Team Volunteer

  • Oceanne Bourque

    Oceanne Bourque

    Supervisor, Depot Operations

  • Jolene McGill

    Jolene McGill

    Accounts Administrator

  • Abby McLennan

    Abby McLennan

    Co-Director, Field Infrastructure

  • Niki Chen

    Niki Chen

    Volunteer Finance Director

  • Amber Hamilton

    Amber Hamilton

    Cumberland Depot Coordinator

  • Richard Stuart

    Richard Stuart

    Field Technician / Mechanic

  • Jeremy Browne

    Jeremy Browne

    Field Administrator, Permits, Mapping, Helicopter

  • Madu Dhasanayaka Mudiyauselage

    Madu Dhasanayaka Mudiyauselage

    Education Assistant

  • Narah Timmermans

    Narah Timmermans

    Depot Coordinator for Ucluelet

  • Huddie Bennett

    Huddie Bennett

    Manager, Accounts & Finance