4 staff · 1 students
Pluto Brown serves as the First Mate and leads the Engineering Department onboard the vessel. With extensive experience mentoring youth and serving as a trained maritime professional on a variety of ships brings the expertise and leadership necessary to teach and lead students onboard.
Ms. Heidi is our onboard therapist with two and a half years of experience in the mental health field. She enjoys helping foster kids with their struggles and is always available for a talk. Her favorite part of the trip is seeing everyone find ways to have fun and watching the crew explore the nature around us.
Captain Kenneth Fulton Jr. is a 100-ton captain who has been leading international sailing expeditions with SailFuture for over five years. During his time with the organization, he's sailed over 27,000 nautical miles throughout the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Central America. His extensive experience and dedication make him an invaluable leader and mentor to the students of SailFuture Academy.
With a focus on holistic development, Diedrea oversees residential programming that fosters growth, stability, and empowerment for young people in the SailFuture community. She brings a wealth of experience in leadership, program development, and youth advocacy, ensuring that each resident receives personalized support to achieve their full potential. Diedrea’s commitment to creating a nurturing and impactful environment makes her a cornerstone of SailFuture’s mission to inspire lasting change.
Charles, known as CJ, is a SailFuture student who recently joined the waterfront group home. CJ enjoys chilling outside and socializing with friends and family. He was excited about the boat trip from the start and stays optimistic every day.
