Caroline McCarthy
Caroline is a student at Jupiter Community High School who is passionate about the ocean and corresponding conservation efforts. In her sophomore year she joined the youth-led initiative BluEco swaps in order to help her community make sustainable swaps that help the ocean. Through this program she hopes to channel her passion of the ocean into something that helps both the environment and community.
Bridget Wu Min Qi
Bridget is currently a sophomore at Jupiter High School with a strong passion for STEM fields. Her curiosity about environmental science grew after attending workshops through BluEco Swaps and hearing expert perspectives and learning about the impact of human activities on the environment. This eye-opening experience inspired Bridget to take action, and through her role as a Youth Ambassador for BluEco Swaps, she hopes to make an impact in her community and environment by encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable practices.
In her free time, Bridget enjoys walking along the beach and admiring sunsets, while immersing herself in music. Her love and appreciation for nature's beauty drives her to protect it as much as possible!
Camila Rimoldi Ibañez - Founder
Camila recently graduated with her bachelor's degree in marine biology from Florida Atlantic University Honors College in Jupiter. She worked as a Marine Science Educator at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and is about to start an internship with REEF in Key Largo, Florida, working on marine education and conservation. She is also part of Earth Echo’s Youth Leadership Council, where she works towards ensuring youth are empowered to make changes for the benefit of our ocean. These experiences led her to create BluEco Swaps, which combines her drive to educate and empower youth with her enthusiasm for sustainability. Camila loves to walk in nature (beach, forest, or anywhere else!), SCUBA dive, and spend time with friends and family.
Her favorite sea creatures (at the moment) are sea cucumbers!