Our team is united by a passion for the ocean, conservation, and community. Together, we bring a wealth of experience from diverse fields—non-profits, aviation, military service, business, tourism, diving and travel—while sharing a commitment to protecting Antigua and Barbuda’s natural environment for future generations.
Julie Esty – Founding Director
Julie founded the Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) in 1997, after an unsuccessful search for two young Antiguans lost at sea.
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, Julie led ABSAR’s relief efforts, raising over US$500,000 from donors worldwide.
She managed the allocation of these funds to support critical recovery projects in Barbuda and Dominica,
ensuring resources reached the communities most in need.
Holding university degrees in both Aeronautical Science and Marine Science, along with a pilot’s license, Julie combines technical expertise with a lifelong passion for conservation. An Antiguan resident, she remains involved in ABSAR’s helicopter and underwater search teams.
She is instrumental in pushing for the ban of toxic sunscreens in Antigua and Barbuda and leads many ABOT initiatives.
Tim Woodward – Founding Director
Tim attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst before serving with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Germany, Cyprus and Africa. He learned to dive in the army and led expeditions to Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
Tim left the army in 1989 and spent 25 years working globally for international banks in the commodity derivatives business.
In 2014 he became founding CEO
of The Country Food Trust, a charity which produced and distributed 2.5 million meals to those in food poverty in the UK during his tenure. In 2022 Tim was awarded an MBE by Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his charitable work.
Tim and his wife Hazel, work as marine conservation volunteers in the Caribbean for a variety of projects mainly related to reef conservation and restoration.
Eloise Green – Director
Born on the Nature Isle of Dominica, Eloise grew up surrounded by the island’s rich biodiversity and natural beauty. This early connection to nature instilled in her a deep appreciation for the environment.
After completing her studies in Dominica, she pursued Hospitality Management at the Philoxenia Institute in Cyprus, followed by an Executive Diploma in Business Management
from the University of the West Indies. Professionally, Eloise worked in marketing with the Barbados Tourism Authority before relocating to Antigua, where she now lives.
She is the co-owner of Anchor Concierge and Super Yacht Services, one of Antigua’s premier yacht concierge agencies, serving the island’s luxury yachting community. Alongside her career, Eloise actively supports marine and ecological projects, driven by her commitment to preserving the flora and fauna of the Caribbean.
Louis Evans – Director
Louis began diving at the age of eight and completed his PADI Divemaster training under the late John Charlesworth at Aquanaut Diving Centre in Antigua. His passion for the ocean led him to study Marine Biology and Oceanography at the University of Plymouth (UK), before qualifying as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. His career took him across the globe, working as a dive instructor in multiple countries.
Today, Louis is the co-owner and manager of Dive Carib, a leading scuba diving training facility in Antigua, alongside his business partner Leigh Cunningham.
Louis is also an active supporter of marine-related organisations, including the National Parks Authority, Elkhorn Marine Conservancy, ABSAR, and ABOT. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, he is dedicated to raising awareness of local environmental issues and sharing his expertise with young people in Antigua and Barbuda.
Blake Rose – Director
Blake was born and raised between Africa and North America, sparking a lifelong love for wildlife, adventure, and travel. His early career included stints crewing on yachts, working in safari lodges, and spending ski seasons in Europe before co-founding Scott Dunn World. Over the next 25 years, Blake helped grow Scott Dunn into the UK’s leading tailor-made luxury travel brand, before selling the company to private equity in 2014.
He now continues his work in the travel sector as a non-executive director at F&P Travel and as a director of Salamander Voyages, a private gulet charter business in Turkey.
With a lifelong passion for conservation and the sea, Blake is focused on ensuring the travel industry becomes a force for good—protecting natural environments while offering meaningful, sustainable experiences.
Additional Team Members
As a volunteer only charity ABOT is dependent on the skillsets and voluntary work of numerous wonderful supporters. Karen Everett helps us with our website and social media whilst Jane Ayers and Hazel Woodward look after our finances and accounting.
Karen Everett
Jane Ayers
Hazel Woodward