Laura Matera serves as the Executive Vice President of Action Sports at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. With a background in counseling and social work, she pioneered the organizations entire action sports ministry, expanding it globally to include surf, skate, snow, wake, and motocross.
Her career was born from her personal passion for surfing, which led her to start the first FCA Surf camp. She is dedicated to building communities that merge the culture of action sports with faith-based mentorship for athletes and coaches around the world.
A unique fact: Laura single-handedly launched the action sports ministry for FCA, growing it from one surf camp into a global initiative.
Laura Matera
FCA Executive VP Action Sports at Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Marmora, New Jersey, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Action Sports Ministry
Pioneered and now leads the global action sports ministry for FCA, which includes surfing, skating, snowboarding, wakeboarding, and motocross.
Faith and Surfing
Her personal passion for surfing was the catalyst for her career in ministry, leading her to launch and direct FCA's initial surf-focused initiatives.
Leadership Development
As an Executive VP, she focuses on mentoring and developing leaders, coaches, and athletes within the international action sports community.
Media Appearances
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Work History
9-2014
FCA Executive VP Action Sports at Fellowship of Christian Athletes
7-2013
FCA Surf Mid-Atlantic Director at Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Education
2010 - 2013
Masters in Counseling from Liberty University
1985 - 1989
BA Social Work from Bethany College
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Location : Marmora, New Jersey, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : FCA Executive VP Action Sports at Fellowship of Christian Athletes
