Contact Us

Drew Albenze
Chair
dalbenze@surfriderwlam.org
Resides: Los Angeles (Koreatown)
Background: Film/DVD/Blu-Ray Producer

Francine Lara
Treasurer & Fundraising Committee
treasurer@surfriderwlam.org
Resides: Mar Vista
Francine has been an instrumentail member of the Fundraising Committee in 2008. She was successful at helping raise many funds for the chapter to achieve it’s goals in 2009. Also, her and her boyfriend Rob, have been a huge advocate for clean beaches in LA.

Vanessa Meier
Task Force Coordinator
tfdirector@surfriderwlam.org
Resides: Santa Monica
Background: BS/MS Geology
“I was fortunate enough to grow up at the beaches along the Santa Monica Bay. My father, a surfer since the age of 9, raised me with absolute respect towards our oceans and all of nature. He also sparked my passion for surfing and for the ocean. My love of nature lead me toward obtaining my B.S and M.S. in geology. I believe in the power of one and in the power of generating awareness. . I was cleaning the beaches I called home before I ever began surfing because I was taught to leave places better than when I found them. Imagine if everyone felt a sense of responsibility and pride for their environment.”

Debbie Wolen
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@surfriderwlam.org
Resides: So Cal
“While I never considered myself an activist, my love for our coast, beaches and ocean inspired me to volunteer at one of Surfrider’s beach cleanups. Since then, the more I’ve learned about the challenges facing our natural environment, the more my desire to protect it has grown.  Surfrider’s mission to protect our oceans, waves and beaches for everyone’s enjoyment has become my mission as well.”

Anna Donlin
Executive Committee Member/Online Manager
a_donlin@surfriderwlam.org
Resides: Venice
“Through volunteering with Surfrider I’ve gained a greater awareness of the issues facing our coast and a sense of empowerment to help protect this valuable resource. I am ready to take on the added responsibility of being on the executive committee and give more of my time and effort to the goals protecting our ocean, waves and beaches. In addition to this, as an EC member, I hope to create space for others to get inspired, involved, and empowered by/with/through Surfrider.”