• Mosiah Moonsammy

    is an award-winning NYC-based filmmaker known for his internationally acclaimed series, Last Bodega In Brooklyn. As founder of We Rideee Productions, he has written, directed, and produced independent projects, with past films sold to iOne Digital, BET+. and Kweli TV.

  • Farmy Dia

    raised by Senegalese immigrant parents in Far Rockaway, NY, discovered her passion for surfing and mentoring through The Laru Beya Collective in 2016. Committed to empowering young women of color, she advocates for women's rights, environmental justice, and community upliftment. As a mentor and model, she is breaking barriers and redefining representation in surfing, modeling, and skating.

  • Autumn Kitchens

    is a dynamic producer, marketer, and community-centered surfer passionate about empowering underserved communities through creative storytelling and outdoor experiences. With over five years of expertise in strategic marketing and event production, she has a proven track record of building vibrant, engaged communities both online and in-person. Autumn’s work blends creativity and purpose, inspiring connection and inclusivity in every project she leads.

  • Tory Isaac

    is a seasoned television host and media personality based in Los Angeles, with expertise in content creation, social media marketing, and production. They have worked with top networks like E! News, NBC, Telemundo, and CNBC, producing engaging content, hosting segments, and interviewing celebrities such as Will Smith. Tory has also spearheaded social media campaigns and live activations for major shows like FX’s Snowfall and Disney’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.

  • Jermaine Dyson

    is a skilled multimedia producer with extensive experience in video and podcast production, screenwriting, journalism, and content management. He has collaborated with major brands like Complex Networks, NBCUniversal, and ESPN3.

  • Kelcey Henderson

    is a dynamic storyteller with a background in journalism and a passion for film and television. After beginning her career as an assignment editor at NBC News in New York, she transitioned to field producing for NewsNation in Los Angeles, covering major events like the Moscow Murders and Super Bowl LVI. Now at Yoruba Saxon, she continues to shape impactful narratives, contributing to projects like Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Becoming King on Paramount+.

  • Dr. Kwame LaBassiere

    is an educator, advocate, and lifelong surfer dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship in the surf community. Born in Dominica, raised in Grenada, and now based in New York City, he has been instrumental in cultivating a thriving surf culture in Rockaway Beach through mentorship, advocacy, and community-driven initiatives. As the founder of The SALTiWater Foundation, WeSurf Media, and a key figure in We Ride, he amplifies the voices of underrepresented communities in aquatics while using surfing as a tool for empowerment and healing.