meet our (surf)board
Satya is a cinematographer by trade and has worked on commercial, corporate, documentary, and music video productions. During her time as a DP in a Providence-based film studio, she worked with non-profits to create empowering films. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Marine Affairs with the University of Rhode Island where she had the “aha” moment for a platform for women of color surfers. Colorful Lineup was born.
Lauren is a grad student in Marine Biology at the University of Rhode Island, where she studies corals in a changing climate. She also teaches URI’s marine biology class. By leading efforts for a more inclusive scientific community and integrating inclusive teaching practices into her classroom, Lauren realized the parallels between representation, sense of belonging and equity in both the science and surf communities. This, together with conversations with Satya inspired the mission of Colorful Lineup.
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Jacque is a marine scientist pursuing an M.S in Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. As a previous outdoor and environmental educator, connecting people with meaningful experiences in and around the water has been a common thread for Jacque. She recently relocated to Rhode Island from California and was so happy to find like-minded community within Colorful Lineup.