Our Team

MEET OUR TEAM

KRISTIN EBELING

Executive Director
Seattle
She/Her
2005 - Present

After facing her own hardships growing up as a female skater, Kristin has dedicated her life to creating a radically inclusive skate community. Kristin’s experience working for the YMCA and as an Up2Us Sports AmeriCorps Coach informs her youth-driven approach to Skate Like a Girl’s programs.

KIM WOOZY

Director of Development
SF Bay Area
She/Her
2014 - Present

Kim's mission is to inspire young women to dream big and empower them to generate the confidence to fulfill on those dreams. Entrepreneur, Tedx speaker, founder of MAHFIA.TV and team member of the Women’s Skateboarding Alliance, Kim has over a decade of experience empowering, promoting and encouraging females in skateboarding. Finding her own strength, freedom, and self-expression through action sports, Kim is committed to creating accessible opportunities for all women to participate.

ASHLEY MASTERS

Director of Programming
She/Her
SF Bay Area
2016 - Present

Ashley is a lifelong skateboarder, youth and fitness coach and has 10 years of experience instructing skateboarding and working with youth. Sports and skateboarding has given Ashley a lifetime of freedom and joy coupled with self-discipline and confidence. Ashley has a BA in Community Studies/Education from the University of California Santa Cruz and is passionate about creating a healthy, safe and supportive environment for young girls and women to participate in skateboarding regardless of age, gender, background and ability.

TERENCE STILIN-ROONEY

Chapter Director
Portland
He/Him
2017 - Present

Terence started skateboarding in 1999 and has been working in youth development since 2005\. His belief that everyone should have equitable access to skateboarding brought him to Skate Like a Girl. He is proud to help foster a more inclusive skateboard community in Portland through his role as Chapter Director.

MATTHEW URY

Operations Director
Seattle
He/Him
2017 - Present

Matt got into skateboarding at the age of 12. With a background in management and operations, Matt brings his passion for skating and his desire for equality to the Skate Like a Girl offices.

HOPE GRANT

AmeriCorps VISTA, Development Assistant
Seattle
She/Her
2017 - Present

Hope hails from sunny California, and studied Psychology and English and World Literature at Pitzer College. Her experiences as a collegiate athlete and working with youth inspired her to move to Seattle to serve as Skate Like a Girl's AmeriCorps VISTA, Development Assistant.

REBECCA CONNER

Coach
Portland
She/Her
2017 - Present

...favorite skate trick to teach?: Pumping in a half pipe
...favorite skate park?: WJ in Eugene
...favorite part of working for Skate Like a Girl?: Supporting girls that might be intimidated by a male dominated sport.

KWAME SALMI-ADUBOFOUR

AmeriCorps Up2Us Coach
Seattle
He/Him
2013-Present

After two years in Skate Like a Girl's YES program, Kwame continued to work for Skate Like a Girl while earning a BS in Commerce from Santa Clara University. He enjoys working to create a more accessible skate community.

SOPH ELDEN

AmeriCorps Up2Us Coach
Seattle
They/Them
2018-Present

Originally a surfer, Soph has transferred over to the concrete waves of Seattle to spread the stoke and help create a more accessible skateboarding community. They believe that sports based youth development is a strong tool for teaching young people the core values of self-confidence, social justice and equity. On the weekends they play guitar/sax in a 2 piece soul-folk band.

ADDITIONAL STAFF:

MADDY BROWN Seattle Staff

SERGIO CHAVEZ Seattle Staff

BREANNA STROBELE Seattle Staff

BOARD MEMBERS:

LAUREN BELLEZA

Board Member
Seattle
She/Her
2014 - Present

Lauren holds a degree in Health Information Management and works for a local hospital. For her, SLAG is a great opportunity to work with a great group of people and personally give back to the community. Being involved with SLAG helps show her son how he too can give back and how to better his treatment of all humans through something he loves, skateboarding.

DESTINY ITANO

Board Member
Seattle
She/Her
2015 - Present

Destiny believes that achieving empowering and equitable spaces takes active thought, work, and participation, and was thrilled to find a place for herself and her daughter in Skate Like a Girl. She is especially committed to helping Skate Like a Girl work with underserved populations, and is excited to see the next generation of skateboarders create a supportive and inclusive community.