Girls Riders Organization

Information about the organization GRO.


GRO Rider Profile – Josinah Makotoko

  What is your name/how old are you? Josinah Makotoko, 27. Where are you from? I grew up in Arnprior, Ontario, but have been in Windsor, Ontario for quite some time now. How long have you been skating/Why do you skate? It’s been roughly 12 years on a board give […]


GRO RIder - Taylor Priest

GRO Rider Profile – Taylor Priest

What is your name/how old are you? My name is Taylor Priest, I’m 22 years old. Where are you from?  I’m originally from Burton, MI, but I moved to Ann Arbor about a year ago. How long have you been skating/Why did you start skating? I’ve been skating for just […]


GRO Rider Profile – Chris Culma

What is your name/how old are you? Chris Culma, 26 years old Where are you from? From Queens, NY. Mi segundo hogar es Armenia, Colombia. How long have you been skating/Why do you skate? I have been skating since I was 15 years old, so over 10 years now. There […]

GRO Rider Chris Culma

Nesa Rampersand GRO Rider

GRO Rider Profile – Nesa Rampersad

What is your name and how old are you? Nesa Rampersad & I am 18 years old. Where are you from? I was born in Yonkers, but lived in the Bronx for 6 years. My family is from Trinidad and Tobago.   How long have you been skating and why […]


Kelley School of Business Momentum Features GRO

Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business featured Kelley Alumn, Courtney Payne-Taylor, and Girls Riders Organization in the recent Women Redefining Success issue of Momentum. Girls Riders Organization: A Skate Crew for Social Change from Kelley School of Business on Vimeo. At the Kelley School of Business, Courtney Payne Taylor, BS […]


Site post of GRO NYC on The Berrics

GRO NYC on The Berrics

    Here’s what The Berrics had to say… Girls Riders Organization is a national nonprofit organization focused on inspiring and educating girls who skate, snowboard, or participate in other action sports. GRO has nine chapters in the U.S. and Canada that put together local events designed to bring the […]


ESPN W Toyota Everyday Heroes Quote GRO

espnW | Toyota Everyday Heroes empower young girls and women through sports

  Three influential women who have succeeded in empowering young girls and women through sports in their respective communities were recognized for their achievements Friday as the 2016 Toyota Everyday Heroes at espnW: Women + Sports Summit. Courtney Payne-Taylor’s Girls Riders Organization in Indiana inspires, educates and supports girls through […]