Founder/CEO with a 15+ year history in a leadership role, as an environmental advocate, impact entrepreneur, engaging policy makers and government leadership, to create the non-profit Make a Difference Media and the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. Kinder successfully developed global strategic partnership across the disciplines of Visual Media, the Arts & Sciences, ultimately bringing together major corporations, governmental agencies, NGOs and forward thinking entrepreneurs to create an international brand and platform known for empowering collaborations and inspiring ocean/environmental stewardship. Driven by a passion for nature, especially the ocean, Kinder strives to help connect the dots to facilitate big solutions and breakthrough innovations by using visual media to educate and raise awareness of the ocean’s importance and inter-connectivity to human well-being. With a diverse background that includes medicine, marine science, sustainability, social advocacy, entrepreneurship, brand development, non-profit management, community engagement, integrative health and interaction with the ocean and nature. Debbie holds undergraduate degrees in Biology and Psychology, with professional degrees in Pharmacy and Environmental Toxicology.
Listed skills include Film Production, Documentaries, Social Media, Nonprofits, and 48 others.