Founder & Executive Director

Sharne Jacobs

Sharne Jacobs founded the organisation in 2015 through her passion for the sport and skate culture. Sharne is an instructor at various parks, with a large network within the industry. Sharne manages all day to day activities of the organisation. Through her commitment and drive, GSSA brings skateboarding to more Girls in the country than any other organisation. Sharne has managed the design portfolios for many corporates and brings great energy to the image. 

Business Administrator

Ashton De Villiers

Ashton is a great example of how skateboarding can be a useful tool to expand your experience and outreach. Relatively new to skateboarding, in a short time, Ashton has shown to be indispensable to the organisation. Ashton has assisted with event planning, logistics and all aspects of business administration. Watch this space, she is going places.

Volunteer

Thabiso 

Thabiso is an 18 year old skater based in Johannesburg, She has been skating for 6 years, her personality shines through her skateboarding, he is creative and always willing to help out where she can, she often gets on the mic and shares her positive vibe with everyone, its quite contagious

Regional Consultant

Chantal Graaf

Age: 31 Pronouns: She/HerChantal

She has been skateboarding for over 3 years having picked it up as an adult. Quickly coming to realise that skateboarding was a platform for a lot of creativity and positive outreach. Chantal co owns a skateboard shop/brand. Her love for the community, most especially the drive to get more girls on board (coming from a town where she was the only femme skater) – led her towards Proactively becoming part of Girls Skate Durban.

Volunteer

Mmabatho Kekana

Mmabatho has become a friend with Girls Skate, her passion for skating and people is shown at every event, She loves encouraging more girls to skate and sees the positive outcome it has made. She wouldn't have any other hobby.

Volunteer

Neo (Prettyboyskater)

Neo is always willing to help at any session, she is also a sub coach at the Nike Shapa Soweto facility. She would take you out in a game of skate, her flatground game is strong!