Executive Staff
Tom Bauer
Co-Founder/Executive DirectorThe concept of integrating surfing and humanitarian work began with the vision of founder Tom Bauer. As a young boy who loved surfing, he found himself caught in the characterization of the surf culture as a one marked by drugs, partying and self-centeredness. After fully grasping the concept that surfing and giving back can actually go hand-in-hand, Tom committed his life to mobilizing surfers to be leaders of change in our community. Tom has more than 40 years of experience in outreach leadership and at 60 years old he says the Surfing The Nations ministry is "just getting started."
tom@surfingthenations.com
Cindy Bauer
Co-Founder/Executive DirectorCindy is the loving wife of Tom Bauer. She lives out her passion every day to challenge and raise up new leaders. Her love for teaching, listening, caring and helping others has taken STN to where it is today. The combination of "Tom and Cindy" and her deep love for her family and the STN Ohana is contagious. You won't go through the Surfing The Nations program without meeting Cindy and you won't leave without her having an impact on your life. Cindy is a happy vegan and won't hesitate to teach you a few things about coagulating soy milk products.
cindy@surfingthenations.com
Charis Bauer
Director of OperationsCharis pronounced like "charismatic," is exactly what she is about Surfing The Nations. With her love, passion, and belief in our organization she loves opening doors and exploring new ideas to serve the STN Ohana. Ideas that lead to change in Hawaii and beyond. Charis is the Hawaii Director and likely to wake up at night with a new favorite song, good news, or just wants to hangout and do a 7-11 run. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Business Administration and an alumni of Moanalua High School. She loves being with people and living Hawaii. She has specific interests in California, Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Philippines and loves surfing, skating, music, and playing guitar.
charis@surfingthenations.comInternship
Zach Ifland
Internship DirectorZach Ifland is a 26 year old, former Huntington Beach, California local and graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BA in Organizational Communication. Zach is an all around waterman who loves the outdoors, surfing, and boating. If he's not snowboarding with friends and family, crewing yachts, shaping surf boards for friends, or coordinating charity events for the Action Sports Industry, he is leading mentorship groups and loving on the sphere of influence around him. Zach has traveled and surfed all over the world and aspires to launch an adventure leadership yachting program. He looks forward to changing lives and communities for the better and feels "living outside of the box" is a great fit for anyone willing to risk living life radically.
zach.ifland@surfingthenations.com
Megan Phillips
RegistrarMegan grew up on the sunny coast of Florida and comes from a long line of beach lovers. She is the proud older sister of four brothers and four sisters and hopes they will all move to Wahiawa one day soon! Megan credits any surfing ability she has to her Dad and the sessions spent fighting her brothers for waves at Playalinda Beach. She credits her Mom with instilling in her a desire to help others overcome obstacles and chase their own dreams. When she is not out in the water, dancing to her favorite tunes, jogging, or doing Pilates you might find her daydreaming about the tree-house she would love to live in one day. Megan graduated from the University of Central Florida, and in her former life she worked as a legislative aide in the Florida Senate. A desire to become a servant leader drew her to trade her heels for slippers and join the STN team. She is stoked to be able to use her passion for mentoring and coaching as she works with the interns at STN.
megan.phillips@surfingthenations.com
Rahel Apuna
Education & DiscipleshipWith such a love and passion for Hawaii, Rahel should have been born in the Islands. In 2003 she escaped cold Switzerland and made her first journey over the sea to go to school and to get a tan on Waikiki Beach and totally fell in love with this place and the people. While tanning on the beach, Rahel met a volunteer from Surfing The Nations. After feeling inspired and motivated to live her life with greater purpose, Rahel soon returned to Hawaii to become a STN volunteer herself. She has been volunteering for the past 7 years and is excited to see our “hale” being changed one day at a time! And soon her dream will come true to be “partly Hawaiian”.
rahel@surfingthenations.com
Andy Keeffe
Education & DiscipleshipLike most Aussies Andy absolutely froths on surfing. Brought up on the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Andy has an affinity with the ocean, meat pies, and small crappy waves. After doing his internship in 2010, Andy returned home but has recently come back to STN Hawaii to do Surfers Leadership School. During the last year he ventured to STN Sri Lanka and quickly developed a heart for the people of Arugam Bay. To combine his passion for building, people and surfing in over there was a dream come true. If the surf is flat you will probably find this guy with a guitar under his arm jamming to some John Butler tunes or watching an episode of MacGuyver drinking a hot coffee with plenty of sugar and milk.
andy.keeffe@surfingthenations.com
Hanna Efraimsson
Internship Outreach StaffComing all the way from Sweden, Hanna is a total charger! She learned to surf on the North Shore of Hawaii and might be the best female surfer to come out of Sweden. Her huge heart and absolute thrive for adventure brought her to steps of Surfing The Nations. Hanna absolutely loves kids. The Ulu Pono children love her genuine interest and they are drawn to her because they know she really loves them. Hanna’s love will change lives and in turn change hers.
hanna.efraimsson@surfingthenations.com
Leadership Development / SLS
Jonathan Foster
SLS DirectorDon't be confused by his big smile and gentle nature, Jonathan is fiercely fervent in leading you toward finding your passion and making you feel comfortable in your own skin. He surfed over here on his longboard from San Diego, California after working with the humanitarian based clothing company, Jedidiah. Jonathan believes in identifying each person's creativity and applying it, as shown with his use of videography to document Surfing The Nations' outreaches. He is currently honing in his teaching skills with the Surfers Leadership School (SLS). He embraces his Filipino side in being faithfully involved with the Philippines outreach and cooking chicken adobo (among many other dishes).
jonathan@surfingthenations.com
Whitney Willett
SLS StaffWhitney is the funkified friend you've always wanted. She got a passion for the poor and a hunger for action. You always know when this Taiwan born classic is coming your way from her jingling anklets and contagious laugh. She's serious about serving, serious about social action, and using her life to make a difference. Need inspiration? Want to talk for hours over tea? Want to watch a Bollywood movie? Make a new friend in Whitney. Whitney took her own course in life and finally graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 2010 with a degree in Global Studies. Her journey took her to a semester in the City of Angels where she partook in an inner city immersion program where she learned about the injustices and systems of the world which completely changed her life. She took a year off college and became aware of her Creator’s intimate wonderful love for her and found how incredibly beautiful the faces of the poor and marginalized are. For a year she journeyed to the wild, colorful, historic, absolutely beautiful India where she gained even more children into the international community of her heart. Her heart beats for culture, passions and the poor.
whitney.willett@surfingthenations.com
Chris Rehrer
SLS StaffOnce an avid snowboarder, and duck hunter, Chris turned in his snowboard for a surf board and his duck hunting for wave hunting. When here in Hawaii you can find him where the swell is, his long redish locks swiping in the air as he gets barreled at Pipe. While leading teams internationally you can find him sitting and drinking tea from the most sketchy shacks on the side of the road, or eating the food that his teammates can't/won't eat. Graduating from Azusa Pacific University in 2005 with a degree in Youth Ministry and a minor in Spanish, Chris has served as the International Trip Director for several years and has led numerous trips all around the world. His love for surfing and the surf community have allowed him to surf some of the best waves this world has to offer
chris@surfingthenations.com
Ryley Snyder
Ryley, a surfer boy from California, is almost ready for full time staff as he ripens in the Surfer Leadership School and his apprenticeship with Feeding The Hungry. He is excited to learn about and gain understanding on the love that is aloha. With a love to share nature, waves, and time with others, he is looking forward to building great relationships. Currently, Ryley is organizing the food distribution events with Feeding The Hungry, helping to maximize the energy put into building friendships with the people there. Ryley feels honored to work with amazing and talented people but, especially blessed to share food with people who need it.
ryley.snyder@surfingthenations.com
Kristof Menor
He's got a willing smile and spare "shaka" for just about anyone so, don't tell this California boy he's not local. He came to Hawaii in his late teens for adventure, left the country for a few years but, eventually made it back here and married Liz, who is on staff at STN. Kristof has a powerful story of redemption and will express it with a paint brush, a spray paint can or a rubber glove and ink on canvas like very few people can. Some of his favorite avenues of "giving back" is when he gets to travel around Hawaii and the world teaching others how the street art of graffiti can be redeemed into something meaningful and positive. Currently, he works outside STN as a tattoo artist and makes his appearance at STN events on occassion.
kristof.menor@surfingthenations.comHawaii Outreach
Julie Nelson
STN Surf DirectorJulie Nelson aka Sporty Spice is a token Pacific Northwest kind of gal. She loves the outdoors, adventure, challenging the status quo and her golden retriever Madison. Her Cannon Beach roots give her a love for the ocean and all things surf. After a good session in the water Julie is all smiles, even a gas guzzling Suburban can't bring her down. If Julie was on a deserted island, all she would need is a french press (with coffee) and a longboard to be a happy lady for life. The surfers giving back mentality alongside traveling around the world snagged Julie right away. She hopes to spend a few months in Sri Lanka chasing her photojournalist dream and truly giving back.
julie.nelson@surfingthenations.com
Emily Clark
Community Impact Wahiawa Team LeaderWashingtonian born and raised, took a 6 hour flight in June of 2009 to the island of Oahu, where Emily fell in love with the Surfing the Nations Ohana and Wahiawa community. Emily is passionate about serving the locals of Hawaii. If she is not cruising around on a skateboard, you'll find her jammin' on the guitar or drums. After trading her basketball for a surfboard she is amped to now call Wahiawa home.
emily.clark@surfingthenations.com
Brendon Johnson
Community Impact Wahiawa TeamBrendon Johnson has been fully absorbed into STN and Hawaii ever since he landed on Oahu 3 years ago. Having grown up in the Philippines with his missionary parents, Brendon just can't seem to leave the ocean life. Hmmm, no wonder the thought of any schooling led him to join the U.S. Coast Guard for four years instead! With a love for anything water such as surfing, sailing and spearfishing, Brendon wants to share this passion to anyone who is willing to take a chance to try something out of their comfort zone. If there is anything He has set for the future, it is travel. And that is travel with a purpose, to show others what it means to be absorbed in other people's cultures, struggles, and experiences in an effort to spread hope.
brendon@surfingthenations.com
Steven Buse
Community Impact Wahiawa TeamSteven Buse is 18 years old, and was raised on the Hawaiian island of Molokai. Steven met STN for the first time on one of their outreaches to Molokai, and then 3 years later he is now on staff working on the Community Impact Wahiawa team well as Internship Staff. Steven is an all around local boy who has a passion to body board, skate, and hunt on land and sea.
steven.buse@surfingthenations.com
International Outreach
Kristin Flynn
International Outreach DirectorKristin, 28, originally from New Jersey, has served with Surfing The Nations, since 2004 after graduating from Cedarville University with degree in International Studies and TESOL. As one of the pioneering women in the International Department, she has experienced wild adventures in countries such as Papua New Guinea, Morocco, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran and Sri Lanka to name a few. Kristin is radically committed to pouring hope, love and purpose into the lives of women and young girls all over the world. Locally you can find Kristin surfing at her favorite breaks, Chuns and White Plains, hosting the occasional dinner party and practicing her new jersey accent which is always a crowd favorite ; )
kristin@surfingthenations.com
Zach Trein
Hailing from the state of Florida, Zach is one of eight children. He graduated from Nyack University studying intercultural studies and uses that knowledge and passion in the international department here at Surfing The Nations. Zach's heart for outreach extends to the poverty-stricken country of Bangladesh, where he wants to share his wisdom of surfboard care. When Zach isn't smiling his huge smile, he is quietly and sneakily being hilarious. He's your man for fixing surfboards and rocking some awesomely short shorts while ripping up the waves, usually at Lani's, his favorite surf spot.
zach@surfingthenations.com
Robert McDaniel
Leaving the Hollywood production industry working on sets like the Hannah Montana Musical, his humble spirit, willingness to work hard no matter what the task and do it with style makes Robert who he is. He can jam on the guitar and while playing the harmonica. He can grow a beard like a lumberjack but at the end of the day if you need him he'll be there. He spends a lot of his days working on the STN property, tearing down walls, fixing the plumbing issues and laying fresh paint. Whether it's locally or international he enjoys getting his hands dirty and making a difference.
robert@surfingthenations.com
Carothers Family
Sri Lanka TeamCody and Tiffany Carothers are a couple full of life and adventure. Combined, they have traveled to 10 nations, giving their time and service wherever they went. After going to Sri Lanka in 2005 in response to the devastating tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean, Cody and Tiffany made a commitment to go back. Fast forward to 2011, the Carothers take their two kids Koda and Kenai to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka to start a new life running the Surfing The Nations Surf Center. They manage the base while putting their kids through school and hosting travelers from around the world. In their free time you will find them working with the locals, teaching surfing, swimming, spearfishing, playing guitar, teaching English and more.
go@surfingthenations.com
Pontus Engberg
Sri Lanka TeamPontus is a true Swede but you wouldn’t know it since he is seen as a local no matter where in the world he finds himself. It’s this unique ability of his to synchronize into the cultures that surround him – whether its in Hawaii, Australia, Sri Lanka, or any number of the South Pacific nations he’s lived and worked in. Pontus is friendly, easy to get along with, loves surfing, spear fishing, and full of fun facts and knowledge. Pontus’ gift to learn new languages and be contextual has made him a key player in the development of STN’s Sri Lankan Surf Base, of which he has been a part since 2008. He has been shining his light and loving communities around the world since his beginnings with STN in 2007.
pontus.engberg@surfingthenations.com
Andy Lister
Sri Lanka TeamAndy is an Aussie who has been with Surfing the Nations since 2007. Andy Lister is a part of the community. His incarnate living there has integrated him in to the community and allowed him to be impactful with locals and tourists alike. He has seen the good, bad, and ugly of A-bay and still chooses to spend his time pouring into the people there. He can be quiet at times, enjoys alone adventures often, and he truly has a heart to see Arugam Bay changed for Christ. He is full of insight in regards to incarnational living and Sri Lankan culture especially in A-Bay, so ask him questions. He’d be happy to share his insight with you for sure!
andy.lister@surfingthenations.comFeeding The Hungry
Taylor Gibler
Feeding The Hungry DirectorTaylor is a one of a kind dude who finds it hard to pinpoint where exactly he is from. He loves playing his guitar in a quiet space, playing drums in a loud space, and when people are doing both he likes dancing all around the place! Friends and relationships are the most important thing to Taylor, and delights in a simple connection with another human being. If he is not painting wild colors on a makeshift canvas you can find him domishraging the gnarnia on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Taylor has a passion for people and has dedicated his life to sharing hope and love with them in any way he can. And holds true to the fact that if he were an animal, he would be a grizzly bear in far North.
taylor.gibler@surfingthenations.com
Ulu Pono
Emily Jones
Ulu Pono DirectorThe southern town that ''EmJ'' is from may be small, but her dreams and desires to go have always been big! At age 13 she started traveling internationally and acquired a bad case of wanderlust. After a year working at a private school in England and studying education, that wanderlust eventually led her to Hawaii and STN. She has a passion to see children live life to its fullest and is currently serving as the director of Ulu Pono Kids. EmJ's goal is to have the children of Wahiawa exposed to the opportunities that are before them, providing them with the tools and confidence to go after their dreams, and helping them see that they can make a positive difference in their world no matter how small they are. EmJ loves the children of Wahiawa and will continue to travel the world advocating for children of all countries.
emily.jones@surfingthenations.com
Emily Gettis
Ulu Pono Outreach StaffThis funky, creative, homegrown Washingtonian is a genuine Northwest Sweetheart. Whether you're in need of a good laugh or looking to get one, Emily's got you covered! She's a little bit shy, a little bit sassy and a whole lot of free spirit! She shines in nature, can’t wait to grow a beautiful garden, has great taste in music and a dream list for days. Emily trekked out to Hawaii in January 2011 and found a home in Wahiawa at STN.
emily.gettis@surfingthenations.comBusiness Operation
Jeff Canada
You can find him at the Surfers Coffee Bar. Bio coming soon...
jeff@surfingthenations.com
Liz Menor
Development AdministratorEven as a little girl, Liz dreamed of living a life of adventure and purpose. Little did she know that part of that adventure would be had right in her own backyard! That's why she has labeled herself a "homebody missionary". This authentic "Oahu" girl was born and raised just a short car ride away from her current residence in Wahiawa with STN. Liz is passionate about Hawaii and it's people, and hopes to bring the spirit of Aloha with her wherever she serves. When Liz isn't busy researching grants, collecting in-kind donations, or teaching kids on the Waianae coast how to swim, she loves (with a capital "L") collecting quotes and playing "wordsmith" when writing just about anything. Along with her talented husband Kristof, there's no telling what purposeful adventure she'll embark on next.
liz.menor@surfingthenations.com
Renée Arnold
STN Sweden LiasonMeet Renee, a Washingtonian turned Hawaiian. She arrived in Oahu in 2005 and hasn't been able to leave. She has a passion for Grandmas, sewing new creations from thrift shop treasure, and you can find her anywhere by the sound of her laugh. Her M.O. is gypsy headbands of every color, every kind, every size - she has a heart for everything, except shave ice. She found Surfing The Nations while at the University of Hawaii and fell in love when she spent a summer in Sri Lanka. Her dreams include the nations, adventure, and living a life of purpose.
renee.arnold@surfingthenations.com
Sanna Parker
Office AdministratorWith a Swedish mother and an American father, Sanna has always had her heart in two countries. As a kid in middle school she would draw surfers and palm trees all over her notebooks, and now she can finally call Hawaii "home". Her favorite thing to do is laugh and you can count on spontaneous bursts of laughter echoing through the halls of Surfing The Nations (and often several blocks away). Her second love is traveling and she hopes to go on many outreaches with STN in a not so far away future. Since moving to Hawaii she has fallen in love with surfing, wearing crazy one-pieces, the neighborhood kids, and walking everywhere barefoot. There is no place she'd rather be than right here, learning how to be a better leader, meeting amazing people everyday, and impacting Wahiawa in a positive way.
sanna.parker@surfingthenations.comProperty Operations
Andy Baumgartner
Property MaintenanceComing from a long story of ridiculousness, Andy grew up in a little place called Honey Creek, Wisconsin and met STN while backpacking on the island of Kaua‘i. Crazy misadventures, dressing up as a super hero, playing with toy guns, play dough, coloring books, and Crayola crayons are things that excite him on a regular basis. He has a huge heart for making others laugh and will do anything ridiculous and absurd to make someone smile. He is committed to changing the world through the power of having fun with any situation in life. On his spare time Andy enjoys doing art projects, spinning in circles, somersaulting into massive shore breaks, and making new friends.
andrew.baumgartner@surfingthenations.com
Venessa Rude
Hospitality CoordinatorVenessa may hail from the central valley of California, but her soul clearly sprung from the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Whether nestled in the Redwood forests or sprawled across the beach, it's common to find her simultaneously engrossed in theological literature and fully engaged in passionate heart-related conversations. Her years of experience working with children of all ages have enabled her to connect instantaneously with society's most open and hungry, regardless of cultural barriers. Her deeply creative heart allowed her to fund a variety of personal service trips to Africa and India by making and selling uniquely delicate jewelry.
venessa.rude@surfingthenations.com
Carson Myers
Campus Life CoordinatorThis local boy from Kauai first heard of Surfing The Nations at the age of 7. He later had the opportunity to live at STN while finishing his senior year of high school and soon moved out to O‘ahu in July 2010. You will usually find Carson ripping the waves on the North Shore! But if he's not out in the water, you can find him pushing down the street on his skateboard. He loves to travel and the feeling of adventure excites him. With the commitment to become a positive influence within the surf and skate community to the younger generation, Carson is being blessed by blessing others.
carson.myers@surfingthenations.com
Matt Rowland
When Matt isn't taking off late at 20ft Waimea you can find him on the operating table in Queens Orthopedic! If he is not placing his fate in the hands of God he is in the hands of a skillful surgeon. Applying for a staff position at Surfing The Nations was a risky decision that has richly rewarded him a life lived to the full. Going "all in" on pioneering a new location for short term and long term outreach on the radical island of Lombok has been the realization of a long sought after dream. Matt's love of the Indonesian people has grown exponentially through STN. After coming to Hawaii ten years ago as a freshmen at the University of Hawaii, his network of surf buddies and business professionals plays an integral role as director of the Freedom Surf Contest in Waikiki. Before joining the STN team Matt was an entrepreneur and real estate professional. When recently asked he said "I couldn't be more stoked on the heart and vision of STN today and today is short, lets live."
matt.rowland@surfingthenations.comPublic Relations
Sam Apuna
Public Relations DirectorEx-dolphin trainer, veterinary assistant, photographer, musician and aspiring surfboard shaper, local boy Sam Apuna joined Surfing The Nations ready to use his skills and passions. Owner of the Pidgen Bible and known to sneak a quick "spam and eggs" on the weekends, Sam is willing to help, connect with youth and fully commit to everything he does.
sam.apuna@surfingthenations.com
Gisele Pitot
Staff Writer/Copy EditorGisele hails from the sunny shores of South Africa, where she was born and raised on a small vegetable farm. She graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2005 and worked in the local magazine industry as a writer for nearly 3 years. She’s adventured to through Africa, taught English in Korea, looked after kids in France and Australia and is now continuing her adventure in Hawaii. Gisele will continue to put her journalism skills to good use as she attempts to document the history of Surfing The Nations.
gisele@surfingthenations.com
Aquila David
Aquila Hezekiah David was born and raised on the tropical paradise island of Kauai. Growing up the youngest of seven children, Aquila enjoyed playing soccer, going on adventures with friends and eventually skateboarding.You can easily spot him by his loud laugh and colorful dreads. Aquila loves excitement and creativity and is stoked to be apart of Surfing the Nations.
aquila@surfingthenations.com
Jason Bauer
Events Coordinator (SLS)Jason Bauer came from the far Netherlands. He was drawn to STN to explore new opportunities in life. His big smile has the magical power to bring a smile on anybody's face. You can find him cruising around on his skateboard hanging out with his friends.
jason.bauer@surfingthenations.com
Mike Slagter
mike.slagter@surfingthenations.comSTN Sweden
Jonatan
Jonatan is as unusual as a dark haired swede. Born and raised in Uppsala, Sweden, he is now working his way towards a Master of Science in Gothenburg on the Swedish West coast. Growing up he loved skiing and snowboarding and has always felt more comfortable in the water than out of it. When these two passions combined on a wave in Waikiki he was hooked. The opportunity to use action sports as a means to serve other people drew him to STN and he is now doing his best to see the work in Sweden grow. When not surfing the freezing waters of the Swedish West coast he studies, rock climbs, does CrossFit and plans his upcoming wedding.
@surfingthenations.comJohanna
Johanna is a Swedish charger, always looking for new adventures to pour her energy into. You can always find her bombing a huge hill on a longboard in Hawaii, surfing with the locals in Sri Lanka or snowboarding the mountains of Sweden. She's not a bailer. When the Swedish interns get home after 3 months in Hawaii she'll be waiting with open arms ready to connect themto their new STN Swedish family.
@surfingthenations.comMatilda
Matilda was born and raised as a typical Swede, loves stripes, converse and of course fika. She worked with Surfing the Nations during summer 2010 decided to be a part of the STN Sweden family when she returned home.Matilda loves making lists and organizing things so what doesn’t fit better than taking care of the administration within STN Sweden. Matilda also has a background as a professional Swedish snowboarder and a big heart for young girls and extreme sports. She loves new challenges and helping people and hates losing. What she misses about Hawaii is the surfing, the aunties and uncles, açai bowls, Waimea Bay the #4 from Maui Mikes.
@surfingthenations.comMichelle
Michelle is the pink lady from Sweden. With a big heart and a loud laughter, she wants people to feel the love and grace that she knows in her heart. She began her Hawaiian adventure with STN in December 2007 and after traveling between Sweden and Hawaii she is now works with STN Sweden as the Outreach and Conference Coordinator. She is so excited to see and be a part of all that is going on in her nation of Sweden.
@surfingthenations.comPhilip Nilsson
Philip, born and raised on the beautiful west coast of Sweden, packed his bags in the fall of 2010 and went to Hawaii for his internship with Surfing the Nations. After moving back to Sweden he joined STN Sweden. One of Philip’s biggest passions is skiing and more recently, surfing. If he’s not doing any of these you can see him playing guitar or going on adventures with his friends. He is always walking around with a smile on his face and if there’s anything you need fixed you can be sure Philip will be there with a helping hand.
@surfingthenations.comPontus Boberg
Pontus is from the northern islands of Gothenburg and spent 3 months with STN in the islands of Hawaii. He lovest to ski and enjoys all water sports, but his love for travel was what brought him to Indonesia and Sri Lanka on multiple trips. As an electrician by day, Pontus enjoys helping others by building things and he really loves giving back to other people.
@surfingthenations.comÅsa Torelund
Åsa, which you pronounce “Osa” is a west coast girl from Sweden who loves passionate people and adventures. With a smile on her face she is always looking for the best in everyone and everything. In 2009, with no plans, she moved to Hawaii to work with Surfing The Nations and has been with the family ever since. With her hard work and dedication, Åsa is now leading the Surfing the Nations Sweden team and believes for greater things to happen! She is excited, stoked and pumped to be a part of STN Sweden as it grows. She is looking forward for what is ahead and know this is just the beginning of something bigger!
@surfingthenations.com