Angela Moncada Hewitson

About Angela Moncada Hewitson

I am a relationship-driven strategist and systems thinker working at the intersection of maritime industry, workforce development, and community-centered innovation. My work focuses on building durable partnerships and translating values into practice through programs, partnerships, and emerging workforce systems. As Director of Business Development at Sea Potential, I support the expansion of employer partnerships, consulting and certification services, and a forthcoming maritime hiring platform designed to better connect community and industry. I focus on aligning employer needs with community-centered approaches to workforce development—ensuring pathways into maritime careers are accessible, relevant, and sustainable. My experience spans fisheries, boatbuilding, maritime education, public engagement, and organizational strategy. Across this work, I have led convenings, developed cross-sector partnerships, and supported initiatives that reconnect communities—often generationally excluded from maritime spaces—to water-centered careers and decision-making, particularly in the Salish Sea. As a Chicana from the Inland Empire, I bring a perspective grounded in hands-on work across land and water-based systems, with a commitment to equity, relational accountability, and long-term stewardship. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Marine Affairs at the University of Washington’s School of Marine and Environmental Affairs, where my academic focus explores community-centered blue economy approaches through a place-based and justice-oriented lens. My goal is to support coastal resilience and industry evolution by strengthening the relationships and strategies that shape our ocean futures.

Experience

1. Director of Business Development

   Sea Potential

   Jan 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Develop and lead employer engagement and partnership strategies that support workforce placement, retention, and long-term industry alignment across Sea Potential’s consulting, Employer Readiness Certification, and maritime hiring platform.Build and maintain strong working relationships with maritime employers, training providers, and workforce development partners to expand access to employment and strengthen hiring pipelines.Support employer adoption of Sea Potential’s workforce tools, including the Employer Readiness Certification and hiring platform, to improve onboarding practices and retention outcomes.Collaborate cross-functionally to align workforce development efforts with real-time industry demand, ensuring program design supports both employer needs and equitable access to maritime careers.

Education

• Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building

  Traditional Large Craft

  2016 — 2017

• University of Washington

  Master of Arts - MA, Marine Affairs

• Prescott College

  Bachelor’s Degree, Cultural and Regional Studies: Sustainable Community Development & Environmental Policy

  2013 — 2014