Mel Ramirez and Kava Vasquez are the co-founders of Bronx Girls Skate (BXGS), a grassroots skateboarding collective launched in 2020 to create safer, more inclusive spaces for women, girls, and gender-expansive skaters in The Bronx. What began as meetups at River Avenue Skate Park has grown into a community-based organization hosting sessions, workshops, and programs that expand access, build confidence, and break down barriers in a male-dominated scene. Through BXGS, Mel and Kava also support a team of eight Bronx women skateboarders with gear, mentorship, and opportunities on and off the board. In January 2026, BXGS released its first Nike SB Dunk collaboration, a love letter to the Bronx skate scene with subway-inspired colorways

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Kava Vasquez and Mel Ramirez

Founders / Bronx Girls Skate Collective

Kava and Mel work from The Bronx, New York, where they have spent years building community infrastructure around skateboarding and youth empowerment. Their collaborative creative process merges grassroots organizing with visual storytelling, documenting the culture and energy they have cultivated at local skate parks. They bring a rare dual-founder perspective to content creation — equally comfortable in front of and behind the camera, and deeply trusted by the communities they represent.

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Mel and Kava produce community-driven content at the intersection of urban culture, outdoor lifestyle, and youth empowerment. Their storytelling captures authentic New York energy — from grassroots skating sessions to brand collaborations in the wellness and outdoor recreation space — bringing credibility and cultural authority to every partnership.

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Youth culture, urban lifestyle, and outdoor recreation. Mel and Kava document the intersection of community organizing, skateboarding, and creative expression — bringing a distinctly New York perspective to brands reaching active, values-driven audiences.

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Hybrid photo and video storytelling rooted in community authenticity. Their content blends documentary-style coverage of real events and people with polished brand narratives, reflecting the visual language of street culture and the outdoors.

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Kava Vasquez and Mel Ramirez

Mel and Kava bring a rare blend of community leadership and creative vision as founders and organizers who have built something real through skateboarding and movement. Their storytelling translates grassroots New York community energy into joyful, visually alive content — grounded in authenticity and rooted in the outdoor and wellness spaces they genuinely inhabit.

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