As Executive Director, Robert Fasulo is responsible for the strategic leadership, financial stewardship, and operational management of the ISA, with a special focus on delivering surfing’s debut as an Olympic sport. In this role, he continues to be the lead executive for the sport’s Olympic strategy and place in the program of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and beyond.

Robert Fasulo is a global leader with over 30 years of cross-cultural management and communications experience in Olympic and world sport. Multi-lingual, and with extensive experience in delivering communications, public relations, marketing and bid campaigns, Fasulo brings a unique blend of creative and entrepreneurial skills to the ISA.

Fasulo was a key strategic adviser to the ISA’s successful effort for inclusion of surfing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and plays an ongoing leading role in the delivery of Olympic surfing, as ISA Executive Director.

Prior to joining the ISA, Fasulo served in several Olympic leadership roles including Chief of International Relations at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), Director of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and Chief of Staff at World Athletics.

As ASOIF Director, Fasulo also served on the International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commissions for the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 as well as the IOC’s Olympic Program Commission. As Chief of Staff at World Athletics, Fasulo was also Secretary General of the International Athletic Foundation, the Monaco-based philanthropic arm of World Athletics, where he was responsible for the managing a US$20 million endowment as well as developing grant criteria, donation guidelines, financial policy, project monitoring and athlete award programs.

Fasulo attended the University of Portland (Oregon, USA) where he was a scholarship member of the track & field team and graduated cum laude in 1986 with a BA in communications. Following a 2,700-km cycling tour though Europe in the summer of 1987, Fasulo lived in Rome, Italy for 13 years and subsequently Lausanne, Switzerland for six years.

Fluent in four languages – English, Italian, French and Spanish – Fasulo has traveled to over 70 countries and 150 cities, and now resides in Newport Beach, California.

Graduating with honors from the Fowler College of Business at San Diego State University, Tyler went on to work in the Broadcasting sector for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Birmingham 2022 World Games. These events are where Tyler became passionate about sharing the “celebration of sports” to fans around the world.

With the ISA, Tyler continues his work in supporting high-level competition, while creating a community that has the same values of peace, sustainability, and respect.

His fluency in Japanese and time working for international sports events has enabled him to travel the world and meet new people. Some of the activities he enjoys while on the road are jiu-jitsu, disc golf, eating new cuisine, and of course… surfing.

As Event Operations Coordinator, Tyler Best, reports to the Director of Event Operations in coordinating and supporting all ISA Events operations, specifically as it relates to registration, relations with athletes/team officials/National Federations the corresponding Local Organizing Committee (LOC), and other operational tasks as required by the Director of Event Operations or Executive Director.

Internationally raised, Gil Burciard, developed a passion for understanding the complexities of different societies and cultures. This journey laid the foundation for his commitment to cultivating respect, understanding, and collaboration on a global scale, aligning perfectly with the ISA’s mission.

Gil earned his LLM in International Law from the University of Westminster, London, and advocates for human rights and ethics. Currently serving as the Administration & Governance Coordinator, Gil merges legal acumen with a dedication to fostering inclusive and effective governance practices at the ISA.

With a passion for languages, Gil is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian – and has a working knowledge of German. Committed to bridging cultural divides, he believes in the transformative power of sports, particularly surfing, as a vehicle to promote unity.

As Administration and Governance Coordinator, Gil Burciard’s broad responsibilities include general coordination of the ISA office administration; purchasing, information technology systems and any other tasks requested by the ISA Executive Director or Consulting CFO. He supports the management of ISA institutional operations including AGM, Executive Committee (EC) and other ISA Committees as well as administrative matters at ISA Events, where required. His general responsibility for governance coordination including code of ethics compliance and safeguarding. In addition, general executive support of the ISA Executive Director.

Megan joined the ISA in 2013 and comes from an extensive background growing up in the surf industry. Megan is an avid traveler, surfer, and is passionate about cooking, design, photography, and nutrition.

As the Director of Sport and Athlete Relations, Megan’s mission is to build, implement and deliver a strategy for the ISA related to Sport functional areas and Athlete Relations including: athlete representation and support program advancement; communications and outreach; gender equality initiatives;  Athlete Commission and Medical Commission leadership; management of the ISA Scholarship Program, and coordination on key issues with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and relevant Stakeholders to ensure that athletes’ voices are being represented in the Olympic Movement.

She also oversees the ISA Anti-Doping Program in coordination with the International Testing Agency (ITA) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

As Director of Sport and Athlete Relations, Megan Burns is responsible for building and delivering the ISA’s strategy related to Sport functional areas and Athlete Relations including athlete representation and support program advancement, communications and outreach and gender equality initiatives. She manages the Athlete Commission and Medical Commission, the ISA Scholarship Program, and coordinates key issues with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as required by the Executive Director, and relevant Stakeholders to ensure that athletes’ voices are being represented in the Olympic Movement.

Born and raised in Southern California, Hannah Caskey developed a passion for all things ocean at a young age. This passion inspired her to join the ISA team in 2022. Hannah graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Minors in Marine Sciences and Business.

She strives to “create a better world through surfing” by growing the sport globally and educating its participants about sustainable practices. In her free time, Hannah enjoys surfing, snowboarding, camping, playing water polo, and listening to music.

As the ISA Membership and Development Coordinator, Hannah will work with ISA members and partners to contribute towards the ISA’s mission.

As Membership and Development Coordinator, Hannah Caskey coordinates the ISA Membership and Development Department’s programs and partners to contribute to the overall growth and success of the department. This primarily includes relations with ISA Members and Development partners, organization and reporting on programs, use and implementation of technology to improve key administrative processes and other operational tasks as required by the Director of Membership and Development. She also supports the ISA’s Sustainability strategy and programs.

Born in Argentina and has also lived in California, Chile and Costa Rica, has more than 15 years of experience working in the sports marketing industry. Beginning with a passion for surfing and sustainability, Ferroni went on to study sports marketing at university and started his professional career at IMG Latin America.

He then joined Nike South America in 2010 and supported the brand’s successful launch of its Action Sports division. In 2012, Ferroni was appointed LATAM Marketing Manager for Vans to enhance the brand’s profile across the region and increase the company’s direct-to-consumer business. After his time at Vans, and since 2018 Ferroni has been working as an independent marketing consultant.

As Marketing and Media Director, Federico Ferroni leads on all marketing and media initiatives, creating and implementing the ISA’s overall media/marketing strategy in close coordination with the ISA President and Executive Director. He provides leadership to improve the ISA’s global marketing and media results, develop and promote the ISA’s narrative, key messages and stories about the unique culture of the ISA and its events, athletes, coaches, scholarship holders and leaders, provides leadership and manage members of the ISA media team, event media staff and external consultants. He develops effective and efficient cross-platform digital marketing and media campaigns, leads the development of the ISA’s social media strategy, and oversee the execution of plans and tactics around the globe. He defines the brand’s social approach to drive engagement; find the strategy, tone, voice and stories that are unique to the ISA and is responsible for the management of social media accounts; incorporate our social media efforts/strategies throughout the organization.

Alex Reynolds joined the ISA in September 2014 after spending two years in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa working for Christian Surfers Africa as the Africa Correspondent. During his time in South Africa, Alex realized the potential for surfing to positively impact people’s lives, and it is this passion that gets him excited to work with the ISA and serve its mission to develop surfing across the globe.

Alex, a passionate surfer who tries to spend as much time in the water as on land, studied Marketing and Communications at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He also has extensive experience working as a surf coach, serving in adaptive surfing programs, and working with Aleph Surf – an organization that uses surfing to mentor and teach life skills to disadvantaged youth. Through his experience Alex has witnessed firsthand how the stoke of surfing can touch the lives of surfers of all ages, abilities, and cultures around the world and he utilizes his experience and knowledge to serve the ISA Membership and Development partners.

As Director of Membership and Development, Alex Reynolds, is responsible for developing, managing and executing ISA programs and projects focused on the growth, education, enhancement and engagement of ISA Members and the sport of surfing globally. The programs include ISA Educational Programs: Coaching and Instructing, Judging and Officiating and ISA/ILS Water Safety, Olympic Solidarity, Para Surfing Development and New Membership Development. His broad areas of responsibility include: Communication with NFs on current Membership Issues and Development opportunities; Acquisition of and Correspondence with potential ISA Members; Creation of and oversight of projects, initiatives and conferences that further develop the sport of Surfing globally; Event Management Support at ISA Events and specialized development events, where required.

Harrison Robbs joined the ISA in August 2013. He graduated from the University of San Francisco with honors, majoring in History. As Manager of Event Operations, Harrison coordinates the logistics of the ISA’s World Championships, as well as managing ISA merchandise, archives, and equipment.

Harrison was born and raised in San Diego, California and is an extremely passionate surfer, who you can find surfing near the ISA Headquarters in La Jolla on any given swell. 

As Director of Event Operations, Harrison Robbs is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of all technical and operational elements of the ISA’s World Championships, as well as Continental and Olympic Games where surfing disciplines are included. He works closely with a team of ISA staff, Local Organizing Committee staff, Government officials, NF staff from the host nation, 3rd party event producers to ensure the highest level of event production and execution and enhance the ISA’s future opportunities by building strong business relationships with all parties.

Born in Argentina, Felipe is a marketing and branding specialist with over 15 years of experience in the sports and lifestyle industry. He has led strategic campaigns and creative projects from concept to execution across international markets.

Prior to joining the ISA, Felipe spent nearly a decade as Brand Director at a creative agency, managing a diverse portfolio of global clients. He has also directed large-scale sports events and cultural activations across Latin America, including projects in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.

Felipe holds an Executive Program in Marketing from the University of Miami. Since joining the ISA in 2022, he has supported branding and digital strategy initiatives, including work connected to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He currently leads the ISA’s digital campaigns and social media strategy, coordinating international content teams to strengthen engagement with the global surfing community.

Sabine was born and raised in Germany and has called the U.S. home for the past 25 years, with the last decade spent in sunny California. Now living in San Diego, Sabine enjoys the laid-back coastal lifestyle, often spending free time by the ocean or tending to a growing collection of houseplants.

Having dedicated her entire career to accounting, Sabine brings a wealth of experience to the ISA. Balancing a love for numbers with a passion for nature, Sabine brings both professionalism and a sense of fun to everything she does.

As the Senior Accountant, Sabine Wetzel is responsible for the overall management of the ISA’s finances including budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting, maintaining all ISA accounting and funds management, relations with financial institutions as well as tax reporting and compliance. Her broad responsibilities also include general management of the ISA finances; insurance needs, employee health benefits, PTO management, purchasing and any other tasks requested by the ISA Executive Director or Consulting CFO. She also provides support in finance and administrative matters at ISA Events, where required.