Our team is developing an all-natural, feed supplement that supports a healthier, more resilient livestock sector.

  • Alexia Akbay

    CEO

  • Ben Bergin

    VP OF OPERATIONS

  • Kalei Pascuita

    PEOPLE COORDINATOR

  • Hoku Hudman wearing symbrosia shirt

    Hoku Hudman

    CULTIVATION MANAGER

  • Luigi Remo

    CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

  • Claire Goloja

    HEAD OF RESEARCH

  • Andrew Cooper

    AUTOMATION ENGINEER

  • Mari Netsu

    FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

  • Juan Alcala

    FACILITY ENGINEER LEAD

  • Martin Kennedy

    LEAD RESEARCH ENGINEER

  • Makanahele Emmsley

    RESEARCH SCIENTIST

  • Jake Bilyk

    FACILITY ENGINEER

  • Maile Goss

    MACROALGAE LAB TECHNICIAN

  • LAN

    Lan Nguyen

    RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

  • Kayley Jakob

    QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

  • Rocky

    Rocky Thiel

    MACROALGAE LEAD

  • Kelsi Clarke

    MACROALGAE LAB TECHNICIAN

  • Evan Lam

    PROCESSING TECHNICIAN

  • Riley Wilson

    MACROALGAE TECHNICIAN

TRAILBLAZERS BEHIND SYMBROSIA

  • Jean Prevot

    Board of Directors

  • Alma Cardenas

    Board of Directors

  • Keoni DeFranco

    Board of Directors

  • Todd Lemmis

    Board of Directors

  • Loïck Fenaux

    Strategic Advisor

  • Jonathan Reinbold

    Strategic Advisor

  • Rani Aliahmad

    Strategic Advisor

  • Dr. Florentina Piña

    Scientific Advisory Board

  • Dr. Charley O'Kelley

    Scientific Advisory Board

  • Dr. Benjamin Moll

    Scientific Advisory Board

YOUTH

ADVISORY BOARD

Youth are undeniably the biggest stakeholders in shaping the world we inherit, and we believe in their power to create a positive impact. Bodhi and Nava bring fresh perspectives and boundless energy 💪🌿

Together, we will collaborate, innovate, and amplify the voices of the next generation, ensuring their ideas and solutions are at the forefront of our initiatives. 💡

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey, united in our shared vision for a world for the better. ✨

Bodhi Patil, 21 years old

Bodhi Patil is a next-generation American entrepreneur and ocean innovator focused on advancing practical, market-driven solutions for coastal resilience and environmental health. As co-founder of Ocean Uprise and SeaDragon Studios, he works to engage young leaders and build scalable technologies that support ocean stewardship and economic opportunity. Bodhi currently studies business and environmental management at the University of British Columbia, where he is preparing to lead in the growing blue economy.

Navahine Fukumitsu, 17 years old

Navahine Fukumitsu is a young leader from Hakipu‘u, O‘ahu, where her family has cultivated kalo on ancestral land for ten generations. Raised with strong agricultural values and a deep respect for the land, she is committed to preserving Hawai‘i’s natural resources through practical stewardship and cultural tradition. Nava brings this perspective to her role as a youth advisor at Symbrosia, where she supports initiatives that promote sustainable land use, local food systems, and responsible resource management for future generations.