CO-FOUNDER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mario Ordonez-Calderon is a Navy Veteran, Indigenous Mayan, and Surfer dedicated to creating opportunities for underserved communities to experience the ocean’s transformative power. Inspired by the ocean’s power as a catalyst for interconnection with self and nature, Mario wanted to create a way to pass along the opportunity to experience the ocean and its benefits to future generations. He believes the ocean is both a classroom and a teacher, inspiring youth to build a deeper connection with nature and themselves.

Mario serves on the inaugural Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJ Advisory Board) for the Ocean Protection Council, providing equity-focused insights to address the unique needs of coastal communities. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from San Diego State University and is an International Surfing Association Level 1 Surf Coach with certifications in Surf Therapy for Trauma Recovery and Ocean Safety.

CO-FOUNDER

Kat Reynolds is a commercial and documentary photographer who’s impassioned by the concept of “relationship.” She is dedicated to shifting culture through storytelling and grassroots social and environmental work to help move people into a greater sense of awareness for our interdependence and the opportunity to give more than we take in order to collectively build a better tomorrow.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Yvette is a first generation latine queer woman. She is a community organizer, adventure seeker, and advocate for BIPoc. During her time at USD, she studied Spanish and Latin American Studies, where she discovered a passion for history, healing, and decolonization. Her journey gave her the opportunity to develop trauma-informed and community centered approaches to healing.

She is a certified Community Resilience Model Teacher, and is an advocate for folx who have experienced trauma in their life. She is committed to creating safe spaces for BIPoc to heal, be empowered, and thrive towards an equitable world.

Additional certs include Surf Therapy For Trauma Recovery Training Level 1.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY

Ramon Chairezgrew up near the border in South San Diego after his family moved to San Ysidro from East Los Angeles when he was 14. With a deep commitment to supporting underrepresented communities, Ramon earned an M.A. in Education with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling and Psychology from San Diego State University. Passionate about creating inclusive spaces for connection, dialogue, and growth, Ramon has dedicated his career to building genuine community through youth collaboration.

As a former director of residential programs for teenage youth of color, Ramon co-developed transformative curricula and workshops focused on positive relationships, social-emotional intelligence, and restorative justice. He currently serves as a founding board member of SunCoast Market Cooperative, a food co-op based in Imperial Beach, CA. A lover of the ocean and the outdoors, Ramon is also an International Surfing Association Level 1 Surf Coach with certifications in Surf Therapy for Trauma Recovery and Ocean Safety.

VOLUNTEER AND EVENTS COORDINATOR

Christina AKA Pina, has always viewed the world around her as a vast playground. She has a relentless amount of enthusiasm and energy with a knack for challenging others to step just outside their comfort zone to get silly and find their own inner wild. She is passionate to show younger generations that they are never too old to “play” and take part in activities that make them whole and spark joy.

She grew up as a “water-baby” near the ocean and was taught how to navigate through the surf and shore break at a young age.

As more than just a place for play, she has always held a deep connection to the ocean for therapeutic reasons. Pina sees the water as a place to release and reset intention as well as a place of humbling energy with its balance of both power and grace.

With past involvement coaching youth activities, surf camps, and volunteering for Wounded Warrior Surf events, Pina is stoked to bring her experience to the Un Mar Community.

Additional certifications include: Surf Therapy For Trauma Recovery Training Level 1 and Ocean Safety.

ACCOUNTANT

Randy Felten is a Musician / Accountant based out of Long Beach.

Having attained a B.A in Business Administration from Cal State Fullerton, Randy works primarily with small business creatives and non-profit organizations, handling fiscal workflows and helping them understand their financial situations while allowing them to focus on their artistic and philanthropic vision.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Brennen Daniels is a bi-racial, multi-disciplinary artist compelled by curiosity, language, and the power of a good story. Constantly at the border of definitions and the boundaries of cultures, he seeks to use his art to bring people together in conversations about the beauty and paradox of living together as diverse individuals in an interconnected world.

Brennen holds a Bachelor's in Media Communications and has worked with small non-profits to some of the most well-known brands creating compelling story-driven content.

When he is not creating you can find him in the ocean, curled up with a good book, or around the table with his friends.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Alexis is a driven creative with over 6 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, & advocacy work. She is a designer skilled at building brand awareness through digital content creation and social media. As she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Arizona State University, she merged her passion for design with the business and marketing principles she acquired in school. She finds inspiration in the beauty of the world and the organizations she admires, and is dedicated to driving meaningful work and effecting positive change.

You can catch the multifaceted Alexis always on the go; roller skating around San Diego with some jams playing, surfing glassy waves, or getting her hands dirty at the local garden.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Isabel grew up recreating in the ocean along the border in San Diego and is passionate about access to equitable environmental education. She is currently a graduate student studying environmental anthropology at SDSU with a background in conservation biology from UCLA. She has gained valuable experiences working outdoors on international field studies programs in many different countries and was previously a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion intern with the National Geographic Society. She aligns with Un Mar de Colores' mission to foster environmental stewardship in local youth and strives to contribute to a sustainable world.