Meet Our Team

Coral Reefstoration is run by small team with a passion for protecting our marine environments and advancing conservation in West Africa. We are based in Accra, Ghana. Reach out us directly on our Contact Us page.

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  • George Amado is a marine conservationist, educator, underwater filmmaker, lead instructor, and co-founder of Coral Reefstoration Ghana, an NGO he co-established in 2023 with his wife, born from their shared passion for the ocean and commitment to its protection.

    Dedicated to restoring Ghana’s once-thriving reefs, George leads pioneering initiatives that bring together scientists, divers, storytellers, and community leaders to revive the nation’s underwater ecosystems through science, education, storytelling, and community engagement.

    His work includes launching Ghana’s first-ever Dive Lab to train young scientists in underwater research and coral restoration, as well as transforming abandoned oil platforms into thriving artificial reefs. Through his leadership, Coral Reefstoration Ghana has become a driving force for locally led marine restoration, sustainable ocean access, and youth empowerment across West Africa.

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  • Zita Abila is Nigerian and British, she has a background in law (Bachelor of Laws, King’s College London), and her early career focused on human rights and legal advocacy before pivoting into environmental management.

    She has driven corporate sustainability communications for over 3 years as Senior Manager of Digital Communications at Cascale. 

    In 2025, she was selected as one of 29 Fellows of the Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program at the University of California Berkeley. She gained a Certificate in Sustainable Environmental Management from UC Berkeley and began volunteering as a Research Assistant at Berkeley’s Coastal Climate Resilience Lab.

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  • Esi co-founded Coral Reefstoration Ghana along with her husband George.

    She is a Chartered Procurement and Supply Chain professional with over 12 years of experience in optimizing distribution and logistics processes across multiple countries in West Africa. She was also a ⁠Lead Swim Instructor at Peacesail Ghana, promoting water safety and swimming education.

    Esi is committed to continuous improvement, ethical leadership, and delivering operational excellence across all areas of responsibility.

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  • For over 10 years, David served as Vessel Operation and Administrative Manager at Panofi Company Limited, overseeing the management of 8 purse seine vessels and coordinating nearly 200 crew members across Tema Port, Takoradi Port, and Abidjan Port.

    He also served as Chairperson of a leading maritime workers’ union, where he advocated for fair wages, improved working conditions, and workers’ rights.

    He currently runs an apparel creation and general merchandise business, blending creativity with practical business sense.

    David is passionate about the ocean, people, and purpose-driven work that connects the two.