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Let's go surfing! I am an ocean lover, surfer, marine scientist and educator. My goal is to surf the biggest waves ever with style, and give back to people and planet along the way.

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BIG WAVES
  • Winner, 2024 Thriller at Killers Big Wave Contest. Todos Santos, Mexico

  • Winner, Lobos Por Siempre Big Wave Internacional Womenand 20/29 overall, Punta de Lobos, Chile

  • Women's Biggest Paddle Finalist, 2022 XXL Awards

  • 3rd Place & Rookie of the Season, 2021-22 Red Bull Magnitude Women's Big Wave Contest, Hawaii

  • 5th Place, 2022-23 Red Bull Mangnitude

  • Top Female and 20/34 open Santos del Mar Big Wave Internacional, El Buey, Arica, Chile

  • Maverick's Surf Awards finalist for women's Biggest Wave, Ride of the Year and Overall Performer. 2021-22

  • 2nd place women and 7th overall Itacoatiara Big Wave Paddle-in, Brasil, 2022

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BODYSURFING
  • Women's Grand Champ, Oceanside World Bodysurfing Championships 2021

  • 2nd Place, Oceanside World Bodysurfing Championships 2022

  • 3rd place, Torneo de Bodysurf Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Mexico (Open)

  • Quarterfinalist, Torneo de Bodysurf Zicatela, Puerto Escondido (Open) 2021

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SURFING
  • Longest Noseride, 2017 Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic.

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SCIENCE, CONSERVATION and EDUCATION

 

As a marine biologist (BS Marine Biology & MS Microbiology), I love to share my love and knowledge about the ocean with others, and do whatever I can to protect my local coastal ecosystems through consulting, scientific diving work, grant writing, raising awareness, volunteering and ambassadorships.

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Safety is my first priority, and I'm a certified Wilderness First Responder, former California State Beach Lifeguard and Junior Lifeguard Instructor, and have completed the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) online course and Punta de Lobos Summit.

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