Meet the Team

A water enthusiast and passionate advocate for Women In the Water, Lyndsey was born in the picturesque landscapes of Hawaii. She was introduced to swimming by her Dad even before taking her first steps. This marked the beginning of a lifelong connection with the water – a relationship that has stood the test of time...

Julie Schneiderman is a community-minded advocate for the environment and the arts and
co-founder of Women in the Water.
She is also founder and CEO of Ecostiks. Inspired by her love of surf, community and the
ocean, EcoStiks patches are fully customizable, sustainable, durable fabric stick-on patches
made from recycled plastic water bottles designed to bring awareness to single use plastics and
support organizations for eco-change...

Growing up no where near the Ocean (Green Bay, WI), I am in awe of how she’s become the new feelig of Home for me. I first experienced her grandness working as a Deckhand on a Tall Ship Schooner at 24 (no prior sailing experience.) I moved myself to CA at 29 because I needed that adventure again....

As a surfer, scuba diver, hiker, and all around outdoor enthusiast, Jasmin is passionate about protecting our natural spaces. She works full-time as the Operations Manager for Heal the Ocean, a local Santa Barbara ocean conservation non-profit. She’s responsible for writing grants, managing donor bases, campaigning, marketing, and leading events...

Arielle is a photographer, surfer and engineer from Pleasant Hill, California. She grew up watching her grandfather race sailboats in the San Francisco Bay, but didn't have a personal connection to the ocean until she moved to Santa Barbara. She came to Santa Barbara ...