Johan Kegler

With Ocean College, Johan realizes his conviction that learning must above all happen practically. Johan has already accompanied the voyage himself twice as a teacher and project manager and therefore knows the route and life on the ship from his own experience. Since then, the potential of an educational concept on a traditional sailing ship has never left him. Johan is convinced that the classic school system no longer comes close to preparing students for the world of life and work in the 21st century.

Monika Aust

Monika Aust is a technical business administrator and is responsible for accounting and secretarial work at Ocean College.

She has been with Ocean College since the beginning and has always been enthusiastic about the idea of bringing young people closer to the world from a different perspective. She has traveled a lot in the world herself and knows that it is especially important for young people to gain experience in other countries.

Johanna Berg

Johanna Berg is a geographer and responsible for strategy and business development at Ocean College. Based on her childhood in Southeast Asia and her work in international cooperation, she believes that the most valuable gift we can give young people is travel. Learning about new cultures and moving out of our comfort zone shapes and teaches us more than any school ever can.

Mats Büsser

Mats brings valuable experience from his two Ocean College journeys in 2020/21 and 2023/24 into the team’s organisational work. Spending part of his childhood in Tenerife sparked his interest in intercultural exchange – a passion that still accompanies him today. Alongside his work at Ocean College, he currently prepares for his medical studies.

Jane Martensen

During her own journey with Ocean College, Jane discovered her enthusiasm for video editing and sail repair. She continues to pursue this passion today: In addition to her training as a sailmaker, she is responsible for video editing and print media in our team.

Finja Blatt

Like Mats, Finja was on a grand voyage with Ocean College as a student in 2020/21—and since then, she hasn’t let go of the project. After an internship in the social media field, she is now a permanent part of the team alongside her business studies. For her, the shared moments on trips are the most beautiful, and she wants to creatively capture and share these special experiences.

Marie Langmann

Marie was a watchleader on the Ocean College voyage in 2023/24 and now brings her experiences to the team’s social media work. After her own journey, she wants to capture and share the unique experiences and moments in a creative way. In addition to her involvement with Ocean College, she is studying law in Lüneburg.