Our Story
At our core we are a storytelling platform, serving clients and our community.
Ocean conservation media for a better future.
We create pathways for everyone to get involved in ocean solutions. Through modern media, we cover solutions across the world that can inspire change and action globally. In partnership with nonprofits, we build impact programs that will leave a generational legacy for our ocean. Together, these two pillars invite people of all backgrounds to join the movement.
Our Values
FutureSwell was founded on the belief that conservation is for everyone, no matter their background, age, or profession. We believe that collective, community-based action is the most effective way to approach regenerating our planet, and that everyone has a role to play in solutions.
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We all have a role to play when it comes to conserving our planet. If we don’t act now, we may miss the opportunity to act at all.
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We are strong and more effective together. We celebrate diverse perspectives, uplift others, and encourage collaboration on all levels.
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Environmental education is a human right. There is room for everyone at the table, it is up to us to create opportunities for those who are not afforded the same voice.
Core Team
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Carissa Cabrera
Chief Executive Officer, Creative Director
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Alex Filardo
Chief Operations Officer, Lead Producer
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Hannah Ment
Marketing Manager, Graphic Designer
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Joe Giglio
Content Strategist, Producer
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Bodhi Patil
Impact Creator
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Sophia Cadero
Content Intern
Publications & Press
Lenovo
How One Activist Started a Movement for Our Oceans
As an early supporter, Lenovo and their Innovator’s program has enabled our work through technology and a grant.
Oceanographic Mag
Saving Seals
It takes collaboration, creativity, and unwavering commitment to save a species from the brink of extinction.
Marine Debris Entanglement in Seabirds
Seabird Entanglement in Marine Debris and Fishing Gear in the Main Hawaiian Islands (2012 - 2020). 2020. 'Elepaio Journal of the Hawai'i Audobon Society. Hyrenbach, D. Elliott, L. Cabrera, C. Dauterman, K. Gelman, J. Siddiqui, A.
Apple News
Climate Activists Going Viral on Tiktok
An interview of Carissa Cabrera, on how social media’s newest platform Tiktok can be used as a communication tool for climate action.
Euro News
Exploiting People’s Eco-anxiety is dangerous: It’s up to climate communicators to fix things
An Op-Ed published by Abbie Richards, Alaina Wood, Carissa Cabrera
National Geographic
Learn about Our Oceans — Anytime, Anywhere
Coverage on our COVID-19 Educator’s Grant project, Ocean Connections.
