The Board

The President is the primary leader of the OCEANS Network and brings forward the mission and vision of the Network. He has the responsibility to ensure the overall performance and regular operation of the Board Structure, both internally and towards external organizations and partners.

An English study graduate student, with a Master of Arts - focused in Language, communication & Society from Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University-Fes, Morocco. I did my Erasmus+ mobility during my second year BA, and since then. My scientific research is mainly on Quality Assurance in Higher Educational Institutions and how to implement it in the MENA region, additionally, I am interested in youth global education, improving quality and building capacities all over the world, meeting the SDGs. I got introduced to OCEANS Network throughout the ESAA workshop held in Morocco, where I met Neringa Tuthankamenaite and Isabelle Eberz. I am the Secretary General of the Erasmus Morocco Network, a project officer at Erasmus Global Partnerships, a GaragErasmus member, an Enactor, an ASAF member, and a Red Cross & Red Crescent volunteer.

The International Coordinator develops organisational strategies that help raise awareness of OCEANS internationally. Marwa El Jaï is being supported by OCEANS 14 National Representatives. Together they work on building valuable and long-standing relationships with partner organisations, universities and international student clubs.

Scott graduated from University of Wales, Bangor with a degree in Environmental Science. Later went on to work in the Health service before pursuing a Masters degree in Arid Land Studies.

During his Masters Degree he spent one year at Texas Tech University in the USA, thanks to a grant from the EU.

At the present moment Scott is working in Lebanon with Syrian and Palestinian refugees around areas of general health and dealing with trauma. Additionally to this Scott is also deeply involved with a project in Somaliland that is working towards reintroducing a locally extinct shrub that will alleviate hunger during the drought season by providing nuts for people and fodder for livestock.

The members of OCEANS have participated in international study programmes and acquired great academic skills and valuable intercultural competencies. The team aims at promoting professional development of a unique pool of students and graduates. The main activities focus on providing training and development opportunities, supporting job-seekers, networking and fostering entrepreneurial ideas. This working group is dedicated to lifelong learning and is passionate about the implementation of different education & training programs for the network. They will plan different training workshops for OCEANS members in various subject areas and will also work closely with the board and manage OCEANS’ flagship event- Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Alexandra Coffman has been an active OCEANS member since 2011. She is currently serving as the Deputy Communications Head and has served in past OCEANS roles including North American Coordinator and parts of transition and ESAA+ communications team. She graduated with MAs from West Virginia University and Collegium Civitas in history and international relations. She is currently employed at West Virginia University as an Extension Service Agent where she works with youth education, volunteer management, and community development. She is actively involved with youth global education within her position and is excited to again serve in an OCEANS board role.

The Head of Content Development ensures that OCEANS´ narratives and message are in support of the content strategies and editorial decisions that the team formulates along with the Communications Team.