CLUB MEMBERS
We can't wait to meet you!
LINNEA SKINNER
Director of Beach Cleanups
Linnea is a third-year Environmental Engineering major from Santa Barbara, California. She is one of our Beach Cleanups coordinators, as she works with other organizations to clean our beaches and educate on the importance of eliminating single-use plastics.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
KATHRYN VALIKI
Director of Beach Cleanups
Kathryn is a third year Business Administration Major from Folsom, California. This is her first year leading Beach Cleanups for Surfrider!
“It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth” -David Attenborough
SANDY O'SULLIVAN
Director of Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Sandy is a third year Environmental Management and Protection Major from Fullerton, CA. Sandy has lead our Ocean Friendly Restaurants program for the last year.
“Go into the world and do well. But most importantly, go into the world and do good.” - Minor Myers
KU'ULEI NEHER
Sororities for the Seas Lead
Ku'ulei is a third year Environmental Management and Protection Major, with an Entrepreneurship Minor. She has been involved with Surfrider since her freshman year.
A fun fact is that she sews and design her own clothes!!
SOFIA PAZOOKI
Sororities for the Seas Lead
Sofia is a third year Business major and leading our Sororities for the Seas Program.
ANDREW LEVORA
Blue Water Taskforce & Ocean Friendly Gardens
Andrew is a fourth-year Environmental Management major from Oahu, Hawaii. He is best known in our club for establishing our Blue Water Taskforce Program back in 2018. Andrew has recently shifted his focus out of the water and into the garden to lead our new "Stay at Home Ocean Friendly Gardens Initiative," aiming to get more people committed to starting their own gardens while at home this quarter.
JAZZY BUERANO
Director of Media
Jazzy is a fourth-year Communications Studies major originally from Nu'uanu, Hawai’i. She is currently the Director of Media and recently started her venture into our revived website team! When she isn't working on Surfrider content, she's out shooting photos, surfing, singing, or playing the guitar.
"Let's be present, be open to listening and learning, and do our part to protect the places we love. We owe it to Mama Earth!"
ALENA ROBINSON
Director of Media
Alena is a third-year Graphic Communications major from Santa Cruz, California. She is one of our designers for our club, and she has created many of our event graphics, as well as many of our club stickers and logos.
“Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people”
KATE TOVEY
Sororities for the Seas Lead
Third year Environmental Management & Protection major with a Communications minor. I grew up in the San Fransisco Bay Area, but recently moved to the Big Island of Hawaii!
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney
DARBY GODMAN
Director of Education Team
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KELSEY BYRNE
Director of Education Team
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NICOLAS SMITH
Director of Blue Water Task Force
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SANDY O'SULLIVAN
Director of Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Sandy is a second year Environmental Management and Protection from Fullerton, CA
“Go into the world and do well. But most importantly, go into the world and do good.” - Minor Myers
LOLA HEIT
Events Team
Lola is a third-year Environmental Management and Protection major from San Diego, California. She works primarily with Events Team, and helps with events like our Make Waves Film Festival. She sometimes helps out with Media Team as well!
"Have the time of your life!"
LAUREN LONDOÑO
Co-President
This is Lauren Londoño! She is a third year Nutrition Science major with a minor in Political Science from the Bay Area! Lauren has been an active member of Surfrider since her first quarter, helping plan the film festival, house concerts, & other events! She's super stoked that she found Surfrider because of all the amazing & talented individuals that she's met along the way!
"Quiet the mind and the soul will speak."
-Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
DILLON BEHLING
Co-President
I am a third year Mechanical Engineering major, that has taken the on co-president role this year. Before, I was involved with the beach cleanups and ocean friendly restaurants programs.
I love to be in nature from the mountains to the ocean, from the rocks to the surf. Our collective responsibility is to protect the places we love and give us life, we owe it to Mother Nature to give back and protect Her as She gives us everything. Let us plant the seeds to one day harmonize with ALL, together. Always give a big hug to all, you always have mine :)
CAITLIN BURDITT
Director of Beach Cleanups
Caitlin is a fourth year Sociology major with an emphasis in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration from Moorpark, California. She has a great passion for wildlife and the protection and enjoyment of our ocean and beaches. This is her first year leading Beach Cleanups for Surfrider and is looking forward to spreading awareness throughout the community.
"Don't worry about a thing, because every little thing is gonna be alright." - Bob Marley.
AVERY ANCELL
Events Team
I am a third year Biology Major from Denver, Colorado. I've been involved in Surfrider since freshman year, where I helped out with events such as sound waves concert series and beach cleanups.
“Finding what you had in mind
and seizing the moments and the tides” -Goth Babe
