Kassia Meador

Bio:

“After seeing a short film of Kassia do her thing in the surf, I knew that I wanted to be in her company. Whether it was surfing, dancing, or hanging out on the corner I knew it was my duty to find her. Kassia’s combination of provocative grace and genuine humility drew me in like a kid. I guess it’s rare to find someone so skilled and still so down to earth…when we finally got in the water together it became clear to me that she is a surf angel and a catalyst of true energetic elation (also known as stoke). Some people have a way of putting you at ease, making you laugh and reminding you that life is a beautiful thing. She’s like that. When she wants to she can dance like Ginger Rogers on a surfboard. And when she wants to she can drop into heavy Moroccan bombs like one of the ocean’s top athletes that she is. Kassia Meador Rules.” ~ Anthony Kiedis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, as told to Rolling Stone Magazine, August, 2010. For the past 9 years Kassia has been traveling the world as a pro surfer and popular Roxy swimsuit model. Known for her radiant smile, charm, and contagious laughter, Kassia’s visibility and reputation within the surf industry has allowed her the opportunity to become a mainstream media spokeswoman for female athletes. Kassia has been featured in magazines such as Seventeen, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Allure, and Paper, and is fast becoming an established television personality thanks to network spots on MTV, ABC, Fox Sports Net, and Fuel TV. When Kassia is not chasing waves she is with her dog, working out, or planning her next project.

Profile:

Website: http://www.kassiameador.com
Current Sponsors: Roxy, Gravis Footwear, Donald Takayama Surfboards, Swatch Watches, Raen Optics, Captain Fin Co. Kassia is an advocate for Keep-A-Breast Foundation
Birthday: April 8
Years Riding: 14
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA
Currently Resides: Oceanside, CA
Board: 9’0” Donald Takayama,


Career Highlights:

2011 World Ranked Number 3 in the ASP World Tour of Women's Longboarding

2010 Launches K*Meador Roxy Signature Lifestyle Collection
2010 Launches K*Meador Roxy Signature Wetsuit Collection
2010 Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Sports on the Edge
2010 Featured in Vogue Magazine’s Fall Fashion Issue
2009 Featured in Thomas Campbell’s “The Present”
2009 Featured in Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler’s “Dear and Yonder”
2009 Featured Artist – The GreenRoom Art Festival, Yokohama, Japan
2008 Featured Host – Rolling Stone Magazine Summer X Games Event, Los Angeles, CA
2008 Featured Host – Honda US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach, CA
2008 Featured Host – “The Happening”, Australia
2008 Featured in fashion media including Allure, Women’s Health, Fitness, Paper, C and Vogue
2008-2010 Voice over for Fuel TV’s coverage of the Women’s Championship Tour of Surfing