booking manager + retreat leader
Summer Nelson
Summer Nelson is deeply committed to fostering happiness and wellness through surfing. Throughout her various positions in the surf industry, she’s developed an ability to lead, inspire, and create meaningful connections within the surfing community. Summer worked for the International Surfing Association where she collaborated with surf federations, schools, and athletes at contests around the world. She also spearheaded the global retail presence of Seea, a surfwear brand made by women for women. She now incorporates her diverse experience into her role as a coach at Surf With Amigas, where she channels her passion for surfing into empowering individuals through personalized coaching.
Summer is the product of a unique upbringing that shaped her adventurous spirit and love for the ocean. While most kids were hitting theme parks or national landmarks during school breaks, Summer was with her parents and seven brothers exploring the Mexican Baja Peninsula in a four-wheel-drive motorhome with surfboards and a sailboat trailer in tow; where they would spend months off-grid in wild canyons and on beaches. As a third-generation Southern California surfer, she continues to carry forward her family’s legacy and teachings while carving out a career path fueled by her passion for the sea.
