In this episode of Maritime Unity, host Eva Lianne Veldkamp sits down with Carleen Lyden-Walker to discuss industry fragmentation, leadership challenges, and DEI initiatives in the maritime sector. With a career spanning competitive sailing, marketing leadership, and environmental advocacy, Carleen shares invaluable insights on uniting the maritime community, improving visibility, and advocating for mariners.



🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The importance of unity in the maritime industry

✅ How COVID-19 shifted global recognition of seafarers

✅ The state of DEI in maritime and the challenges it faces

✅ U.S. maritime leadership and its global influence

✅ The significance of National Maritime Week in raising awareness



📩 Connect with Carleen Lyden-Walker:

🌍 Website: namepa.net

📸 LinkedIn: @Carleen Lyden-Walker



📩 Connect with Eva Lianne Veldkamp:

📸 LinkedIn: Eva Lianne Veldkamp



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