Meet the Space Coast Team
Meet Nina
Nina Hunt is our Chair and loves our ocean. She is passionate about keeping our beaches clean, and a Surfrider advocate for reducing plastic pollution. If she's not at the beach surfing, you can find her bringing the community together or teaching yoga.
Meet Kris
Kris Baker is our team's outgoing Chair. She is very passionate about keeping our beaches and waterways healthy. Her enthusiasm has compelled her to volunteer as our chapter's Chair as well as our Blue Water Task Force Coordinator. She loves marine life, especially the manatees.
Meet Joanie
Joanie Reagan is a Member at Large, on the Ocean Friendly Restaurant task-force, and served six years as Secretary for the Cocoa Beach chapter. Being a long time Surfrider member, Joanie’s eagerness and commitment to the Surfrider mission is evident by her involvement in several conservation groups and Surfrider Space Coast.
Meet Chris
Chris Smith is our Treasurer and keeps our budget balanced. Chris, originally from Jacksonville is an avid surfer and has been a member of Surfrider for five years. Chris joined Surfrider because he loves the ocean and everything about it. Chris also coaches for Special Olympics Surfing, and he is one of our Beach Clean Up Captains.
Meet Bill
Since 2010, Bill has led the Ocean Friendly Gardens initiative starting with the Sebastian Inlet Chapter, focusing on native plant restoration for water quality and biodiversity protection. Through collaborative efforts with various entities, he has successfully established native plant gardens across Brevard County. Facing challenges like water quality issues and habitat destruction, it's crucial to prioritize the restoration of Ocean Friendly Gardens on the Central East Coast. Living on a barrier island, Bill's committment to protecting marine ecosystems through surfing, beach activities, and Lagoon exploration remains steadfast.
Meet Pamela
Meet Pamela, our Beach Cleanup Coordinator - born in vibrant Puerto Rico and raised on the sun-soaked shores of Cocoa Beach, Florida. Growing up surrounded by the ocean's beauty, she developed a profound connection to the sea and a deep understanding of its importance to our planet. This lifelong bond has fueled her passion for preserving marine ecosystems and keeping our waters clean. Holding her breath is one of Pamela's favorite hobbies, whether it be freediving our beautiful springs or getting washed out by a set surfing on our amazing beaches. You can always find her by the water!
Meet Scott
Scott Maki is our Member at Large and loves surfing in our ocean. His appreciation for the ocean inspires our team. He is always there to help out and is one of our Beach Cleanup Captains.