Meet Anya Freeman: Lawyer turned Earth and Ocean Steward | Wave Makers

April 26, 2023

Anya Freeman: from prosecutor to seawall innovator.

What do you call a lawyer standing on a seawall? How about an ocean steward?! This month host Tamara Kahn speaks to Anya Freeman of Kind Designs. Anya was working as a prosecutor in Miami and was well aware of the city’s constant flooding issues. Tune in to hear how she got her feet wet as a founder and set out to start a company that marries technology and nature to solve a critical coastal problem. Kind Designs 3D prints living seawalls that protect our coastlines and infrastructure while they support biodiversity and sequester carbon - a multifaceted win for planet Earth, sea life and humans! Climb aboard Wave Maker’s Earth Day ‘steward-ship’ and listen to learn from an inspiring young BlueTech founder as she shares her experience with strategy, policy, fundraising, collaboration and more. Plus, hear how a recent funding win offers an opportunity for you or an ocean lover you know!


You can also check out the Kind Designs Instagram for captivating photos or to message them directly @kinddesignsofficial

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Tamara Kahn

Before diving into promoting the incredible innovations of the ocean and water industry, Tamara spent a decade ocean bound for weeks at a time, working with state-of-the-art geophysical sensors in some of the most challenging environments, the salty depths of the world’s oceans. She enjoyed managing projects with advanced technology and collaborating with a diverse workforce and clientele, but her international travels made her witness to some of the worst challenges facing humanity, from ocean pollution to water scarcity. She resolved to pivot her career into sustainability and ecological resilience. Since earning a Masters of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Tamara develops and facilitates programs that enable STEM students, researchers, policymakers, government officials and tech companies to form mutually beneficial partnerships, innovating and collaborating internationally towards sustainable solutions. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and contributes technical knowledge along with expertise in strategic collaboration and a zest for innovative thinking. Tamara is most happy near a body of water, relishes any chance to SCUBA and loves learning new languages and cultures.