Employee Category: Employee

Driven by a great passion for the ocean, Alessandra has worked in Public Relations within the yachting industry for over 25 years. Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Alessandra learned early on the value of communication, studying ancient Greek and Roman cultures in high school. With sailing as her outlet from busy city living, Alessandra … Continued

Nina is the Grant Program Associate at 11th Hour Racing and manages the Coastal Ecosystem Restoration portfolio, building grantee partnerships to advance a diverse range of ocean health initiatives. Nina first came onboard as 11th Hour Racing’s Grantmaking and Research Intern in 2022. She earned degrees from Brown University in Conservation Science & Policy and … Continued

Lorraine is the Sponsorship Director at 11th Hour Racing, working closely with events and teams to ensure that sustainability goals are achieved. Before joining 11th Hour Racing in 2019, Lorraine spent eight years working in the sailing industry on marketing and sponsorships. She worked with PUMA on its sponsorship of the 34th America’s Cup, then … Continued

Tyler Schoeppner is the Data Visualization Specialist at 11th Hour Racing. He creates immersive, interactive installations to inspire creativity, imagination, and the belief in a better future to drive action. His interests lie in using new technologies and mediums to tell stories in engaging ways in order to make the data more approachable to the … Continued

Bisy Stancheva serves as Finance Manager, overseeing all financial operations across 11th Hour Racing and Ocean Hour Farm, with more than 23 years of experience in finance, accounting, and bookkeeping. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Bookkeeper Certification from the American … Continued

Marley is a Research Administrative Coordinator, working across 11th Hour Racing and Ocean Hour Farm to help build and manage research systems in the commercial maritime industry and in regenerative farming spaces.  Marley grew up in the redwood forests of Northern California, learning to sail in the beautiful, but frigid, waters of the Pacific. She … Continued

Yvette is the Office Manager for 11th Hour Racing, bringing a wealth of administrative experience across various industries. Her transition to 11th Hour Racing, an organization dedicated to sustainability and ocean health, has been a fulfilling chapter in her career, allowing her to blend her administrative skills with her passion for environmental causes. Originally from … Continued