Hi my name is Jazmine Dean! I'm 27 and surf professionally in longboarding and shortboarding. My passion is health and fitness and surfing is my favorite outlet for practicing skill. I got certified to teach Kripalu yoga 2 years ago. My dream is to combine yoga and surf training for my own retreats in Puerto Rico. 

My goal for the next 4 years is to qualify for the LA Olympics in 2028 (Longboarding IS going to be in the Olympics)

I am 16 years old, Puertorican and I live in the Minicipality of Rincon, Puerto Rico. I have been surfing shortboard since I was 6 years old. I started to learn about my love for longboarding 5 years ago. I love the elegance and grace of the sport. I definitly feel identified with longboarding and the way I can express myself through it. Now i am ranked first in the national rankings. My family has been a huge part of this journey and I for sure wouldnt be here without their support. I had the oppotunity to compete in the Panamerican Surf Games in Peru and will continue to persue a medal for Puerto Rico in International Championships. 

Almost 30 years glassing surfboards for a living. Started board building with my father, Nestor Ramirez, puertorican surf legend shaper of Pelicano Surfboards, since 1976. I'm happily married for 22 years, father of 3 sons. My oldest, Mika Ramirez, also a shaper under the label Machete Shapes. I feel blessed to be able to glass boards for both my father and my son. Family is important!!!

Also I've had the privilege of being the assistant of adaptive prone 2 surfer Carlos Lopez, twice at ISA Adaptive Surfing Championships, 2022 and 2024.