Brian has been the chapter Chair since Nov 2021. He previously served as the chapter Vice Chair. Brian has over 20 years of experience as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on large IT projects across many industries. He also has previous non-profit experience as a Kirkwood Soccer Club board member. Brian's vision for the chapter is to expand our programs, and internal capabilities to best serve our coastal communities while supporting the mission of the Surfrider Foundation. He enjoys surfing his SUP or longboard at Delaware beaches or Assateague Island in his spare time.
Emily Bryant-Álvarez (she/her) is an attorney based in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to becoming a lawyer, she served as a radio producer for the show Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane at Philadelphia’s NPR affiliate, WHYY 90.9 FM. She serves as the Vice Chair for the Delaware chapter and Cleanup Coordinator for the Ocean City, Maryland chapter of the Surfrider Foundation.
Along with her duties for Surfrider Foundation, Emily is active in the legal community and serves on the executive committee of several Delaware State Bar Association sections. She is also a Business Law Fellow (2021-2023) for the American Bar Association. She is also active within the Swarthmore College community, serving as a board member of the Swarthmore Discussion Group and a member of the McCabe Scholars Selection Committee. While off the clock, you can find her in the ocean in both Delaware and Maryland.
Mike has been a volunteer with the Delaware chapter since 1999. He has a background in Coastal Management and is retired from DNREC, where he worked since 1991 in the Beach Preservation Program. Mike was also a Science Teacher before working with DNREC. Mike can be found roaming the DE/MD coast catching waves and taking great photos of other local surfers.
Jana is a retired marketing and PR specialist with a beach house in Bethany for 20+ years. Jana organizes our chapter cleanups, Corporate Cleanups, and our Hold On To Your Butt program. She is passionate about litter-free Delaware beaches and a plastic-free ocean. Most mornings you’ll find her walking her dog on the beach or paddle boarding the canal or bay and picking up any trash she finds. In 2021, she received Surfrider’s Wavemaker Environmental Leadership Award for dominating the US in solo beach cleanups.
We are currently looking for a Secretary for the chapter. This position is subject to chapter election which is held during the November chapter meeting.
If you are interested in this position please contact the chapter Chair to get the job responsibilities.
We are currently looking for a Volunteer Coordinator for the chapter. This position is subject to chapter election which is held during the November chapter meeting.
If you are interested in this position please contact the chapter Chair to get the job responsibilities.
We are currently looking for an Ocean Friendly Restaurant Coordinator for the chapter. This position is subject to chapter election which is held during the November chapter meeting.
If you are interested in this position please contact the chapter Chair to get the job responsibilities.