Raised in Southern California, Nina grew up in a Christian family with a dad who loved to surf and taught her at an early age. When she had finally made her faith her own and accepted Christ, she was going into her freshman year of high school. High school was a tough time to find Christian friends who shared her passions, so she asked God to provide some. From there, she discovered the Christian Surfers community later that same week. It was an answer to prayer as she continued in her faith. The friends that she made mentor, love and adventure with her to this day. Now hoping to continue the discipleship, she is stoked to be on staff, as well as serve at her local Carlsbad chapter with her husband, Chad Coons. Hoping to be a part of that same loving and Christ-centered community for others.