In their 11th episode, Power of Parks hosted Surface 71! Learn more about us by listening in!
At the beginning of Surface 71, we applied to Philanthropy Tank to help fundraise for this project. Watch this video to get an inside view into our application!
We eventually became finalists and now have an alumni spotlight for our recent work. Learn more about it!
Esmeralda and her friends Harry the Hammerhead and Danny the Angler Fish are Surface 71’s sculptures made out of trash from our ecosystem! In the past, they’ve been to the South Florida Science Center and to the Palm Beach County History Museum. Right now, they’re at Loggerhead Marina!
Co-Founder
Emily is a freshman at University of Central Florida and has been working with Surface 71 since middle school. She loves to draw, sew, bake, and play video games!
Co-Founder
Jemma is a a freshman at University of San Diego and has been working with Surface 71 since middle school. She loves surfing, working, and going on a boat for any reason really!
President
Marina is a junior at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and has been working with Surface 71 since elementary school. She enjoys going to the beach and swimming in the ocean.
Vice President
Tatiana is a senior at Forest Hill Community High School and has been apart of Surface 71 for 3 years. She likes to be involved and hangout with her freinds. Tatiana intends to study marketing in college.
Treasurer
Archit is a senior at Suncoast High school in the Computer Science program. He joined Surface71 in 2023 and is passionate about how technology can improve the environment.
Secretary
Natalie is a junior at Suncoast High school in the IB program. She joined Surface 71 in an effort to raise awareness about water stations and reducing plastic water bottles. Natalie is a part of a rowing team and likes to sail and go to the beach.
Outreach Director
London is a senior at Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and a junior intern Loggerhead Marine Center. She is interested in working with marine affairs in the future.
Sahit Currently attends the University of Florida. He joined Surface71 in 2021 with the aim to spread awareness about plastic pollution and other environmental issues through Surface71.
Jonnithan “Jonni” White currently attends Northwestern University. He loves the outdoors and enjoys surfing, snorkeling, and working out.
Grace currently attends the University of Florida studying finance and real estate. She joined Surface 71 in 2020 with a goal to help her community and environment.