1.	Edward Mwamuye - Project Manager: Oversees project implementation and ensures objectives are met. Edward Mwamuye is the Marine programs Manager at the Community Based Environmental Conservation (COBEC) where he offers strategic guidance in designing, fundraising and implementation of community-based project along the Kenyan Coastal area – Livelihoods, Community Development and Marine thematic areas. He has a master degree in Tropical Forestry (Commonwealth Scholar) from Bangor University – UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies (Community Development). Edward has a wealth of experience in project management, community engagement, partnership and stakeholder engagement with a proven track record of successfully implementation of community projects. He has over 15 years’ experience in engaging local communities’ participation in projects implementation especially in livelihood, development of climate change mitigation projects, nature based solutions, carbon credit and environmental conservation. Edward has experience in designing and implementing mangrove forest restoration, marine biodiversity, environmental education and awareness, alternative livelihoods and climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. Throughout his career, Edward has designed and managed a variety of projects at community level. Edward has extensive experience Budgeting, Grants management, administration, staff supervision and building partnerships and collaborations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-mwamuye-94009771/ 2.	Johnson Nzai - Community Liaison Officer: Engages with community members and facilitates training sessions. Mr. Johnson nzai is currently theProject officer at Community Based Environmental Conservation (COBEC) In charge of; mangroves onservation and restoration programs, Livelihood activities and ecotourism developments, Office administration and coordinating staff and stakeholders’ involvement. He has bachelors of science degree in hospitality and tourism management from Pwani University, certificate in marine biotech and marine biodiversity from Fujian institute of oceanography, certificate in tropical forests landscape restoration from YALE University, certificate in budgeting and scheduling projects from California university Irvine. He has three years of experience working in COBEC in partnership with different stakeholders in mangrove conservation and restoration programs.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-nzai-118203129 3.	Julius Sila - Technical Officer: Provides expertise in sustainable practices, climate adaptation, and conservation. Julius Sila is an experienced expert in applying Nature based Solutions in restoration projects. Julius is skilled in development of intuitive digital data collection database in kobotoolbox. He has skills in advanced statistical data analysis, ecological diversity analysis and interpretation. He is passionate in research and proficient in GIS and Remote Sensing. Julius holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology. He is a certified statistician by sentinel (social and environmental trade-oofs in Agriculture) and RUFORUM NETWORK (Makerere University) on biodiversity survey and data analysis. He is a KCAA Certified Drone Pilot and skilled in 3D photogrammetry modelling and Forest vegetation index analysis. He is currently spearheading Cobec mangroves restoration projects. https://www.linkedin.com/in/julius-sila-63903721a/ 4.	Anderson Mshelle - Finance Officer: Manages the project budget and financial reporting. Anderson Mshelle is the project accountant COBEC. He is a trained accountant with twenty six years’ experience and also holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the Kenya Methodist university. He brings a wealth of experience in project accounting, auditing, taxation, Statutory deductions, budgeting and preparation of accounts up to final accounts https://www.facebook.com/anderson.mshelle 5.	Mwangome Muye - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer: Conducts regular monitoring and evaluations. MSc. In Environmental Information Systems. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. BSc. In Natural Resources Management. Egerton University.  TECHNICAL TRAINING: MARINE GEOLOGIC SURVEY AND COASTAL PROTECTION. HAINAN UNIVERSITY, CHINA; Promotion of Comprehensive Economic Strength of Maritime Cities via Integrated Coastal Management. Fujian Institute of Oceanography, China           Marine Biotech and Marine Biodiversity Course for Developing Countries. Fujian Institute of Oceanography, China Socioeconomic Valuation of Degraded Lands And Wetlands. Geospatial Research International, Kenya  	https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwangome-chongomwa-482b8354/ 