Helene is a semi-retired accountant from Canada, she graduated from University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. Growing up she was fascinated by Jacques Cousteau and soon realized that she had a passion for the ocean and diving. She first visited British Honduras, now Belize, in 1973 and finally moved permanently in 2007. She is now fulfilling her passion for diving and at the same time supports various organizations with her financial knowledge.

She started doing contract work for MarAlliance in 2015 and soon realized the value of the organization in respect to Marine Conservation. She is now dedicated to implement procedures and processes in order to see the organization financially sound and insure future growth.