A WORD FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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What’s up, skaters! Kristin Ebeling here 👋 After a lot of reflection, I’ve decided to transition out of my role as Executive Director of Skate Like a Girl by the end of this year. It’s not an easy decision, but I’m excited for new leadership to guide this incredible organization into its next chapter. It’s hard to sum up what the past 20 years have meant to me in a short caption, but I’ll try. Put simply, I’ve grown up with Skate Like a Girl. I’ve traveled the world, met my heroes, and done things people once told me weren’t possible. The lessons, joy, and friendships I’ve found through this work are some of the greatest gifts of my life. When I first started skating in 2001, I was an awkward tomboy who didn’t quite fit in. I’d spend hours on thesideproject.com watching Villa Villa Cola crew edits, flip through magazines for glimpses of Jessie, Jaime, and Elissa, and most days, skate alone in my garage because I was too nervous to go to the park. I never could have imagined a world where skaters like me were visible in videos, on teams, and celebrated everywhere. Discovering Skate Like a Girl and my “cool older friends” (Holly, Fleur, and Nancy) as a teen was nothing short of a lifeline. They supported me, taught me, gave me rides, and so much more. Inspired by these amazing mentors, I made it my mission to provide that same sense of belonging and possibility to others. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has made this journey possible, especially the founders who offered one more gift: they stepped aside, opening space for me to help shape Skate Like a Girl into the vision I imagined. Now it’s my turn to do the same and let the next generation take the helm. To the founders who paved the way, the staff and volunteers who keep the magic alive, and everyone who has shown up, supported, or cheered us on over the years, seriously, thank you. My chapter as Executive Director is closing, but my love for Skate Like a Girl is lifelong. Big love, Kebs ❤️ |
NOW HIRING - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!
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Are you ready to lead Skate Like a Girl into its next era? We’re looking for a passionate, visionary leader with strong management skills, fundraising experience, and a commitment to creating a more inclusive skateboarding community. As Executive Director, you will oversee operations across our Seattle, Portland, and SF Bay chapters, supporting staff, programs, and partnerships that reach over 12,000 participants each year. You will work closely with our Board and Directors to ensure alignment across chapters, financial healthy, and continued sustainability of our programs. Location: Seattle or the Greater Seattle Area, WA with travel to Portland, OR, San Francisco Bay Area, CA and other events as needed Reports to: Board of Directors led by the Board Chair If you’re excited to guide a team dedicated to equity, community, and skateboarding, we’d love to hear from you. *Applications due by end of day November 10th, 2025. We highly encourage getting your applications in early!* |
SKATE WITH US THIS FALL
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UPCOMING SF BAY PROGRAMS
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SKATE LIKE A GIRL CELEBRATES 25 YEARSFor 25 years, Skate Like a Girl has been building community, breaking barriers, and making skateboarding more inclusive. It all started in 2000 when Fleur Larsen, Holly Sheehan, and a passionate crew of volunteers began hosting clinics, camps, and contests in Olympia, Washington.
Together, we’re showing the world that skateboarding truly is for everyone — and we have all of you to thank. |
ABOUT US
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Skate Like a Girl is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, especially young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive people to grow as confident leaders who champion equity through skateboarding. We see skateboarding as a powerful tool to build confidence, resilience, and cultivate inclusive communities. Our mission is to foster an inclusive community by advancing confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. With over 20 years of impact, we currently operate chapters in Seattle, Portland and the San Francisco Bay Area. |
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