nurse

Surfer

survivor

advocate

Chelsea was drawn to a career in nursing when her father was sick with terminal cancer. she learned to advocate for him at his bedside and has always found a purpose in using her voice to create change. Whether it is advocating for her patients as a Registered Nurse or for representation in surfing, she continues to use her platform to highlight unheard stories. in 2019 she co-founded Textured Waves and She is currently a Vans Global Surf Athlete and a leading figure in the African American surf community. she hopes to Continue to bridge the Gap of how women, mothers and athletes are represented through film.