Krista Jon Levandofsky

Executive Director at OneWhale

Role: Executive Director at Onewhaleorg
Location: San Clemente, CA, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Krista Jon Levandofsky

Executive Director and Board Memeber with a deep passion for non-profit leadership and cultivating a positive organizational culture. With expertise in strategy, fundraising, program development, and a background in communication and marketing. My journey includes transitioning from entrepreneurship, where I built successful businesses, to my current role as Executive Director at OneWhale. With 15+ years of experience in business development, strategic planning, and team leadership, I\'ve merged my passion for animal welfare with fostering positive organizational culture in the non-profit space.

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Executive Director
Onewhaleorg
Aug 2023 — Present · US

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Onewhaleorg

Non-Profit Organizations · 1 employees · Founded 2020 · San Clemente, California, United States

At OneWhale, we\'re dedicated to protecting the ocean\'s majestic inhabitants, starting with Hvaldimir, the male beluga whale who captured the world\'s attention in April 2019. Presumably trained by a Russian research facility, he arrived in a Norwegian fjord wearing a harness equipped with a camera mount, earning him the intriguing moniker of \'Russian Spy Whale.\' Since his arrival in Norway, Hvaldimir has become a symbol of the urgent need for conservation efforts. He\'s often found at bustling salmon farms, foraging for sustenance, but he\'s also faced the perilous consequences of unregulated tourism—encounters with boat propellers, sharp objects, fishing hooks, and entangling ropes. Experts warn that his life hangs in the balance, echoing the tragic fates of other solitary cetaceans, including beluga whales that seek human interaction or frequent densely populated seaports and marinas. OneWhale has taken up the mantle of safeguarding Hvaldimir\'s long-term health and welfare. Our team comprises esteemed marine mammal veterinarians and government collaborators who agree that the best course of action is to relocate him closer to his natural habitat, among fellow belugas. But our mission extends beyond one whale. We\'re pioneering the establishment of Norway\'s inaugural whale reserve—a sprawling sanctuary spanning approximately 500 acres. Belugas, held in marine parks and aquariums across 13 countries, including Canada, China, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, and the US, deserve the chance to return to their oceanic home. What started as a mission to protect a single whale has blossomed into a grand endeavor. We\'re committed to shielding all whales in need of a natural ocean environment, and where possible, ensuring their rehabilitation and release back into their rightful domain. Join us in championing these remarkable creatures and preserving our ocean ecosystems for generations to come.

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