Nirvana  Ortanez is a former pro park rider who was once sponsored by Salomon. She has been a change maker in the sport. Early on, Nirvana was one of the original members of Jet Pack 5000, a group of women who empowered other female snowboarders through film. More recently, Nirvana co-founded Soy Sauce Nation, a community for Asian snowboarders. 

Connect with Nirvana: 

• Nirvana’s Instagram 
• Soy Sauce Nation’s Instagram
• Soy Sauce Nation's Stir Fry March event

Resources: 

• Check out REI’s Fall 2022 Editor’s Choice Awards