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EMILY Paige ADAMS, FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT OF BOARD
Emily has been surfskating for the last 13 years. She is a native Texan, and a long term volunteer at Big Brother Big Sister of Central Texas here in Austin. Emily has ten years combined experience in sales, business development, client success and marketing. Emily has been a licensed American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED/Severe Trauma instructor, swim instructor and kids sports coach since 2022. Through having her “Little Sister” that she mentors via Big Brother Big Sister, and her own life experiences, she realized a gap for underserved/at-risk youth to access physical fitness, community and mental/emotional wellness support. KV33 Swell was founded in May of 2025, and she’s determined to make big waves!
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MELISSA MYERS, TREASURER OF BOARD
Melissa Myers believes in the transformative power of community, creativity, and courage. As a Senior Product Designer at CGI, she crafts solutions that solve problems and spark joy and possibility in everyday life. For nearly a decade, Melissa has co-led a Pittsburgh women's forum, where she's witnessed the magic that happens when young minds are given the tools and encouragement to dream bigger in technology and STEM.
Her passion lies at the intersection of innovation and inspiration, particularly in creating pathways for young women to see themselves as architects of tomorrow's world. The most profound learning happens when having fun, building connections, and pushing boundaries. Melissa joins the board with a vision of nurturing not just skills, but confidence and the kind of fearless spirit that helps young people ride the waves of their own potential.
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INNA GLUSHCHENKO, SECRETARY OF BOARD
Inna brings over 16 years of leadership experience in retail management, with a strong background in education and community engagement. Originally from Russia, Inna holds an MD in Linguistics and a BA in Teaching. Beyond professional accomplishments, she has been actively involved in mentoring and giving back to the community through volunteer work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas.
With a passion for health, sustainability, and conscious living, Inna integrates creativity and mindfulness into daily life through photography and sound bowl practice. Dedicated to empowering others, she is committed to advancing opportunities for underserved youth and fostering environments that support growth, learning, and well-being.
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simone, KV33 SWELL'S MASCOT
Simone is a (75 lbs) F1 Goldendoodle. She is a family member of the Founder/Executive Director, Emily.
Simone can be requested at select events to foster positivity, support and hugs.
When Simone isn’t responding to customer inquiries and answering phone calls in the office, she enjoys swimming, long walks on the beach, and cuddles.
OUR CORE VALUES
“Integrity in the build & building in integrity
Trust in the growth & grow in the trust
Leadership in Authenticity, Authenticity in Leadership
Responsibility in creating a positive impact, and positively impacting ourselves
Accountability in our learning, and learning through accountability”
-Emily Adams, Founder
MISSION
KV33 SWELL empowers youth across Texas through movement, mindfulness, and creative expression. Founded by native Texan Emily Adams, our mission is to help young people build confidence, emotional balance, and community connection through immersive surfskate, sound, and art-based programs.
We provide accessible and inclusive experiences, offering free and low-cost sessions for underserved youth while sustaining our work through community and private programs. Our long-term vision is to reach rural Texas communities, bringing transformative opportunities to children who have little or no access to supportive programs.
At KV33 SWELL, every session is a wave of growth, inspiring youth to move, feel, create, and connect while strengthening the heartbeat of Texas one ripple at a time.