Dominika Wojcieszek

Designation: Research Scientist
Dominika Wojcieszek is a project manager at EMSEA. An oceanographer by training with degrees from Gdansk University and San Francisco State University, she has extensive experience in ocean literacy, marine education, public outreach, and awareness-raising.
While in academia, she volunteered at events and youth clubs to promote ocean awareness and education. As an educator at the Gdynia Aquarium of the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute in Poland, she taught classes, developed educational events and programs, and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on ocean literacy, as well as ocean education resources and a children's book. As Head of Education at the Gdynia Aquarium, she co-developed one of the first local EU Blue Schools programs, funded by Gdynia City Hall.
From 2021 to 2023, she worked with WWF Poland as the Blue Patrol coordinator, supervising nearly 200 volunteers involved in marine mammal and bird rescue, protection, education, and awareness-raising initiatives.
Since April 2023, she has been working for EMSEA (European Marine Science Educators Association), advancing ocean literacy on a European scale. As a project manager, she develops resources, manages campaigns, and organizes events. Her primary role is Blue Schools Officer, where she manages the certification process for the Network of European Blue Schools, ensures effective communication to engage teachers and schools, organizes and facilitates meetings, workshops, and teacher training sessions, and disseminates the Blue School program across the EU.