The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit that works with communities to keep local beaches and oceans clean. As a volunteer for The Newport Beach Chapter, I shoot photography and design print and social media content as needed. I've also been involved in concepting and curating a series of Art Fundraisers called "Wasteless" to raise awareness for lowering use of single use plastics.
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