Hilary is a Graphic Designer with a Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Animation and Digital Arts from the Centre de la Imatge i la Tecnologia Multimèdia (Image Processing and Multimedia Technology Center) adjacent to the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) as well vocational training in Visual Arts and Mural Arts in Massana’s Art school located in Barcelona, Spain.

Her experience in both traditional and digital mediums can be shown in her work in different projects, such as a StartUp for a visual horror novel for a recent American independent studio named DEADline Studios as the Graphic User Interface Design and the production of promotional artwork.

Regarding communications, Hilary completed an internship for AFS Intercultural Programs Flanders and Netherlands focusing on Social Media and Events where she contributed to the rebranding of new templates for brochures, flyers, video templates and social media graphics.

For Seascape Belgium, she will be supporting the communication team with the production of graphic content for both digital and print use and editing videos. Additionally, she will keep the websites of various projects’ up to date where Seascape is leading website production and maintenance.

She has been actively involved in marine conservation through her participation in the Somos Oceanos Project, focusing on Marine Protected Areas and engaging in science communication and outreach. She has also participated in youth advocacy for ocean conservation through the Letters to the Sea initiative. Additionally, she has contributed to various conservation projects in Colombia, including efforts related to turtle nesting and lionfish control.

At Seascape Belgium, Margarita supports the Decade Coordination Office for Ocean Data Sharing (DCO-ODS) with administrative and operational tasks, as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.