Emily is the Founder & Executive Director of KV33 Swell, an Austin-based nonprofit delivering surf-inspired movement (balance boards and surfskate), social-emotional development, and sound immersion experiences designed to help youth ages 5–17 build self esteem, emotional regulation, and resilience.

With 10 years of business development experience across call centers, tech startups, corporate environments, and small agencies, Emily brings a strong partnership and growth mindset to mission-driven work. Her background includes high-ticket sales across direct, in-home, and phone sales, with 6 years of B2C and 4 years of B2B experience. She has closed and managed deals ranging from $5K to $1.5M across B2C, B2B, and B2G, and has 4 years of marketing experience focused on relationship-building, nurturing, and long-term client success.

Emily’s personal story is the heartbeat behind KV33 Swell; built on the belief that movement, mentorship, and a safe community can spark real transformation in a young person’s life. She has 6 years of experience working with children ages 3–17, including 3 years with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and 3 years of preschool sports coaching for ages 2–6. She has provided 6 years of group and private swim coaching/instruction for ages 2–17, and is a licensed/certified American Red Cross instructor with 4 years teaching First Aid/CPR/AED and Severe Bleeding/trauma education. She also has 3 years of Toastmasters experience in public speaking.

Today, Emily partners with schools, cities, youth organizations, and sponsors to expand access to high-impact programming across Central Texas; creating safe, structured, and inspiring experiences for youth while building sustainable community partnerships that keep services accessible for families who need them most.

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.

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.

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.