MEET YOUR SURF INSTRUCTORS

Creating a community that becomes a platform in which Love can shine and blossom— this is Emily

-Founder of Dahlia Surf School & Lead Surf Instructor

-ISA surf coach

-Loves to travel to new surf destinations; has surfed Puerto Rico, Panama, Bocas del Toro, Hawaii, El Salvador, Nicaragua and all over the US 

-Lifeguard and CPR certified 

-Surf Therapy for Trauma Recovery Certified

-Spiritual Coordinator for Wahine Warriors

-Volunteer instructor for iCan surf! through the down syndrome foundation of Florida 

STRENGTHS: Compassion, Responsibility, Making others feel comfortable 

WEAKNESS: Sourpatch watermelons 

“The joy of surfing is so many things combined, from the physical exertion of it, to the challenge of it, to the mental side of the sport.

It’s all about where your mind is at.”

Kelly Slater

• Daytona State College Associate
  Degree
• Enjoys traveling, baking, photography, ice skating, being outdoors, the gym, & music.
• From New Jersey
• Dog mom
• CPR Certified
• Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

Strengths: Positivity, Safe Space Creator, Being Your Biggest Cheerleader

Weakness: Cheap Flights, Twilight Movies & Casualbird's Matcha w/ cold foam

-University of Florida Exercise Physiology Alumni

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

-CPR certified 

-NSCA Strength & Conditioning coach

-Full-time chiropractic student

-Volunteer for Surf to Heal

-Passionate about health, wellness, and spreading the joy of the ocean!

STRENGTHS: Strong in faith, kind-hearted, and time management. 

WEAKNESS: Dogs. She can’t walk past one without saying hi. 

-Masters Degree in Higher Education 

-Surf Coach for Team Adaptive Surf of Florida

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 2

-CPR certified 

-Public Speaker(TED talk presenter on Imposter Syndrome)

-Bachelors Degree in mass communications/broadcasting

-Surfing 1.5 years 

-Passionate about spreading kindness, tie dye and embracing the beach life 

STRENGTHS: positivity, adaptability, and communication 

WEAKNESS: being that person and talking to strangers on the plane 😂

- Photography major at University of Central Florida 

- Loves travel and photography 

- Lived in Florida my whole life 

- CPR certified 

- Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

Strengths: Compassionate, giving, loves helping others 

Weakness: Chick Fil A and acai bowls

-CPR certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

-Favorite surf spot is ponce inlet

-Has been surfing since about 5 years old

Strengths: Always here to help and guide students, Communicative, Problem Solver.. and lots of patience 

Weakness: Sunsets and Açaí Bowls

CPR Certified

Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

I Can! Surf Volunteer with the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida 

Surfing 50+ years

Happily married and retired with 11 grandchildren

Grew up surfing in New Smyrna Beach when there were only a handful of girl surfers.

Love teaching all ages, but have a passion for teaching older ladies. 

Strengths-encouragement, patience and problem solving 

Weakness-my grandkids, chocolate and puppies 

Nothing brings me more happiness and “centers me” in my faith than an early morning surf with glassy conditions.

-University of Denver Psychology and Marketing Alumni

-University if Denver MA of Sport and Performance Psychology Candidate

-CPR Certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1 

- Surf experience in Florida and Costa Rica 

-Passionate about living wholeheartedly and authentically 

-Enjoy skiing, climbing, rafting, backpacking, arts, & crafts

Strengths: sharing kindness with my smile & am wide to vibrational energy

Weaknesses: sugary treats🍬

-IIN certified holistic health coach

-Essential oil educator 

-Mama of two littles

-CPR certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1 

-Online content creator 

-Doula

-Enjoys extreme sports, working on her homestead, & photography 

strengths: patience, enthusiastic energy, and  compassion 

weakness: having unbrushed hair & always stubbing toes

⁃ Clinical mental health counseling masters student at Stetson University 

⁃ Certified dahlia surf instructor level 1

⁃ EMR certified 

⁃ iCan! Surf volunteer 

⁃ 4 years surfing experience 

⁃ 3 years beach lifeguard experience 

⁃ Yoga/running/surfing

⁃ Passionate about showing up for others  and giving back to the community

Strengths: Empathy and humor 

Weakness: also humor hehe

-CPR , AED , BLS and First Aid Certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1 

-PCM Level 1 practitioner 

-Bachelors of applied technology in medical and health services management 

-Behavioral Therapist 

-Volunteer for Surf to Heal

-Passionate about spreading kindness making genuine connections and living authentically 

Strengths: Patience , positivity, communication  skills 

Weakness: Chocolate cake

(never met a chocolate cake I didn’t like) 

-Spanish Speaking 

-Animal Lover

-Beach is my favorite spot with my hubby and dog, Nony

-CPR certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1 

strengths: I provide a safe space for people to open up and feel comfortable near 

weakness: I would be the weirdo talking and petting and playing with the owners dogs at a party with a glass of wine(only dog lovers get it 😂)

-CPR Certified 

-Certified Dahlia Surf Instructor Level 1

-Licensed Massage Therapist 

-Yogi

-Beach Clean Up Organizer

-Holistic Health enthusiast 

Weakness : a cup of coffee & sunrises 

Strengths : Loving unconditionally & Spirituality