Angela Moncada Hewitson is a bi-racial American woman of British and Mexican descent with over a decade of experience at the intersection of maritime industries and social justice. Her background spans community fisheries research, commercial fishing, maritime education, and sustainable community development. She has led national workforce development initiatives and co-created maritime programs in partnership with community-based organizations, with a focus on racial equity and inclusive access to ocean-related careers. Angela’s expertise includes organizational development and strategic planning within maritime education—encompassing boatbuilding, on-the-water training, and aquaculture. She is passionate about applying decolonized methodologies that bridge traditional ecological knowledge with the best of Western science and technology to build just, resilient coastal futures.