Introducing our newest Board and staff members

We are excited to share that Dr. Yuna Kim, Seabird Project Coordinator at BirdLife Australia, and Jill Swasey, Director of Impacts, Monitoring & Evaluation at the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, have joined Ocean Outcomes’ Board of Directors.

Yuna and Jill possess a powerful combination of scientific expertise, systems thinking, and practical experience across fisheries, monitoring, and marine ecosystem sustainability. Their background and insight will strengthen Ocean Outcomes as we seek to grow our impact.

Dr. Yuna Kim is a marine conservation scientist with more than 15 years of international experience working to reduce bycatch and strengthen sustainability in commercial fisheries. She has worked closely with tuna fisheries across the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Antarctica.

Through applied research and collaboration with government and industry partners, Yuna advances practical, science-based solutions to mitigate seabird bycatch. Her work spans observer training, adoption of best-practice mitigation measures, and innovative gear modifications, all aimed at improving outcomes in real fishing conditions and supporting healthier ocean ecosystems.

“I’m honored to contribute to work that tackles one of the most urgent challenges in global fisheries, reducing bycatch to conserve marine biodiversity while supporting fishing communities in the transition toward truly sustainable fisheries.” — Dr. Yuna Kim

Jill Swasey is a marine scientist with more than 20 years of experience advancing seafood sustainability through rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment. At the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) she leads efforts to measure sustainability outcomes and integrate data-driven decision making across the organization.

With specialized experience in fisheries and aquaculture policy analysis, sustainability performance criteria, governance indicators, and risk evaluation, Jill designs and implements systems that inform decision making and demonstrate impact at scale. Her background strengthening accountability and learning across complex sustainability programs brings a valuable perspective to Ocean Outcomes as we continue to grow our team, partnerships, and work.

“I’ve followed Ocean Outcomes’ growth and impact since its early days, and I’m excited to join the Board at a moment when the organization is building momentum and charting its path for the next decade.”— Jill Swasey

Welcome Yuna and Jill — we are delighted you’ve joined Ocean Outcomes at this crucial moment for seafood and fisheries sustainability!

View a complete list of our Board members and their bios here.

As we enter our second decade, we’ve also recently strengthened our team based in East Asia with the additions of:

• Hoki Lo, Senior Consultant, based in Taiwan. Hoki supports strategy and programs across Taiwan and Northeast Asia, advancing policy, data, and partnerships into collaborative action.

• Hyeyoung Lee, Senior Consultant, based in South Korea. Hyeyoung expands regional partnerships and locally rooted leadership across South Korea and Northeast Asia, drawing on deep experience in human rights advocacy and systems-level change.

• Mei-Chin Juan, Social Responsibility Coordinator, based in Taiwan. Mei-Chin brings a decade of experience across Taiwan’s fisheries, with expertise in crew working conditions, fleet operations, and fisheries governance.

• Ryan Xu, Asia Fisheries Coordinator, based in Taiwan. Ryan supports electronic monitoring implementation and works directly with vessel owners and technology providers to translate electronic monitoring (EM) requirements into practical, on-the-water solutions.

• Segyo Oh, Korea Fisheries Coordinator, based in South Korea. Segyo works with commercial partners and Korea fisheries stakeholders to advance domestic fisheries improvement initiatives and other collaborative projects that support a more sustainable Korean seafood industry.

View a complete list of our team members and their bios here.