Meet the Space Coast Team
Meet Kris
Kris Baker is our team's 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 Nina
Nina Hunt is our Vice 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, riding her skateboard, or teaching yoga.
Meet Kelly
Kelly is our secretary and social media chair. She is a space coast native who grew up with a fierce love for the ocean and marine life. Kelly is passionate about Surfrider’s mission to protect and preserve our natural environment.
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 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.
Meet Joanie
Joanie Reagan is also 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.