Our Team

Angela Burns

Director of PRograms

A physician living in Vancouver, BC, Angela has loved the ocean all her life. After her first ocean passage on a small boat at the age of 21 she has enjoyed sailing the oceans, including a circumnavigation when her children were young. During this time she was privileged to meet wonderful people in the small coastal communities of many developing countries though she noticed a heartbreaking amount of garbage and plastic among the pristine beauty of these areas. After nearly a decade of wanting to take action, she is determined to make a difference.

Bill Atherholt

Director of OPERATIONS

As an IT security engineer and professional captain Bill is an enthusiastic waterman and connoisseur of beaches all over the world. Whether paddling a SUP, surfing, diving or sailing, the water is his calling. The concept of Fishing for Plastic came while beachcombing on Big Sand Cay in the Turks and Caicos only to find the deserted island filled with plastic pollution on the windward shore. Bill believes that there is no action more effective than local grassroots community action and the perfect time to take action is Now.

Katy Atherholt

Director of DevelopMEnt

Katy is a visual designer, illustrator and partner at Moss Design based in San Francisco, CA. Her love for surfing and sailing make the ocean a very special place.

Fee McGeer

Community Coordinator

Fee is a nurse based in Vancouver who is passionate about sustainability and outdoor adventure. She helps out with community events, social media and educational initiatives.