SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION BONAIRE - Key Persons


Daan Zeegers

Job Titles:
  • Field Coordinator
Daan Zeegers is from the Netherlands and moved to Bonaire in 2018. Daan was a volunteer before joining STCB's team in April 2020 as Field Coordinator. Daan has a passion for the marine environment: he is an experienced boat captain and enjoys (free)diving. Contact Daan at field@bonaireturtles.org.

Floor van Schalkwijk

Job Titles:
  • Communications
  • Communications & Fund Development
Floor van Schalkwijk moved to Bonaire in 2018. After volunteering for 2 years with fieldwork for STCB, she joined the team in February 2023. Floor has a background in chemistry and loves everything about the ocean. Now she gets to help the STCB team with protecting the sea turtles of Bonaire as their Communications and Fund Development Officer. Contact Floor at cepa@bonaireturtles.org.

Ger Bakker - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Kaj Schut

Job Titles:
  • Manager
Kaj Schut moved to Bonaire in 2015 and joined Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire in August 2016. She has a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from the University of Amsterdam and holds a MSc degree in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. Between 2016 and 2019, Kaj was responsible for the development and implementation of the communication, education and public awareness (CEPA) plans that serve STCB's entire program. Since 2020, Kaj serves as the Manager of STCB. Contact Kaj at stcb@bonaireturtles.org.

Larry Gerharts

Job Titles:
  • Founders

Rob Hulsbergen - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer