Disney Cruise Line appointed Eraise Thompson as its Island Environmental Manager, a newly created role. Thompson, a Freeport-native, will coordinate a wide range of environmental sustainability initiatives at Disney Castaway Cay as well as the cruise line’s new island destination in Eleuthera, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, once in operation.
In support of Disney Cruise Line’s long-standing commitment to minimize its impact on the environment, Thompson’s responsibilities will focus primarily on lowering emissions, conserving water, and reducing waste. She will also train fellow island Crew Members on how to support the cruise line’s environmental sustainability initiatives.
“Growing up in The Bahamas, I am passionate about preserving and protecting our beautiful waters and our diverse variety of animal and plant life,” Thompson said. “I am excited and honored to be joining Disney Cruise Line and to contribute my expertise towards Disney’s impressive environmental goals that aim to make a positive impact on Disney Castaway Cay and throughout The Bahamas.”
Thompson brings to Disney Cruise Line nearly a decade of experience spanning various roles focused on health, safety and environmental initiatives. Most recently, she served as environmental specialist for Grand Bahama Power Company, where she coordinated and supervised the company’s environmental projects and training programs. Thompson holds a Master of Science degree in occupational environmental safety and health from the University of the West Indies and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology with a minor in chemistry from the University of the Bahamas. She is a member of the National Environmental Health Association and The Bahamas Association of Safety Professionals.
“It has been a pleasure introducing Eraise to our Disney Castaway Cay team, as we continue to welcome local experts into roles across all areas of our island destination,” said Earle Bethell, Island Operations Director at Disney Castaway Cay. “Her experience implementing successful environmental programs will add to Disney Cruise Line’s legacy of protecting and highlighting the natural beauty of The Bahamas.”
Thompson joins Disney Cruise Line’s growing team of Bahamian experts in roles dedicated to the environment and conservation work. In 2022, Disney Cruise Line hired conservationists Bradley Watson and Pachancia Knowles to lead the implementation of the cruise line’s environmental management plan and local conservation strategies at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
This is wonderful. I pray Ms. Thompson finds many ways to protect these islands, improve all environmental initiatives and, help educate all the people who visit these islands to spend a moment learning about her work (and that of others) and the ways the visitors can help, not only while they are on the islands but in their daily lives. And that they too can become environmental stewards!
Congratulations Ms. Thompson. We are a Bahamian renewable energy company based in Nassau. We stand ready to assist you in your sustainable environmental endeavors.