About

Cuba Skate, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in D.C., LA and Havana, Cuba. We operate in compliance with the American and Cuban governments and maintain unique permissions with the U.S. State Department to operate programs in Cuba.

To see our 2020 Annual Report, click here

The Start

In 2010, our founder fell in love with Cuba while studying abroad in Havana and built a tight-knit family of skaters that had limited supplies. With each visit he would bring back more gear and our programs have continued to grow.

Mission

Our mission is to Support the evolution of skateboarding in Cuba, Build local communities and international connections, and Cultivate youth through sport.

Our Theory of Change

Skateboarding brings together community and develops individuals. It is a unique way to engage youth and bring people together at the intersection of sport, culture, and transportation. Through our programs, Cuba Skate develops a new generation of leaders that are better equipped to tackle challenges in their own lives and connect their local and global communities.

Skateboarding Partners

We work with a number of skateboarding companies, shops and professionals to support our on the ground programs.  Our partners provide in-kind contributions, such as shoes, boards, wheels, trucks, bearings and more, totaling over $100,000 annually to keep our participants rolling!

Cuba Skate Leadership
Miles Jackson
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Orlando Rosales
Cuban Director
Cuba Skate Staff
Camilo Fajardo Sanchez
Director of Programs
Board of Directors
Skylar Andrews
Creative Director
Gerardo de Leon
Michael Groth
Jeremy Gruber
Carlos Miguel Gutierrez
Paul Jasinowski
Collin Laverty
Julie Verdugo
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