Meet the Team

  • Right To Skate's Founder Joel Fortier, a man with a beard, wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses on top, crosses his arms with tattoos visible on his forearms, standing in front of a wall with a star mural.

    Joel Fortier

    FOUNDER & LEGACY DIRECTOR

    As the founder of Right To Skate, Joel established the organization in 2011 and led it through the launch of its mission, first community-focused programs, and skateboard lessons. Now a Legacy Director, Joel focuses his efforts on helping the org cultivate community and inclusivity, especially for those who lack opportunities or feel out of place in traditional sports.

  • Right to Skate president Liam Richards holds a camera in saskatoon at electric umbrella for sports

    Liam Richards

    PRESIDENT

    Liam is a lifelong skateboarder whose personal and professional journey has been deeply shaped by skateboarding. Liam is the owner of Electric Umbrella Images, a creative studio specializing in high-quality photography and videography for clients across industries. Through his work in visual storytelling, Liam brings experience in visual communications and promotion in sports and creative sectors. Having witnessed firsthand the positive impact of accessible skate spaces, he is deeply committed to Right to Skate’s mandate to foster creativity, inclusion, and support.

  • Right To Skate's Executive Director Sarah Kelly, a woman with tattoos, wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and an orange beanie, smiling and holding a chair in an indoor skatepark.

    Sarah Kelly

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Sarah is a lifelong skateboarder with over 13 years of experience in the skateboard industry and nonprofit sector. From West 49 in high school, she went on to work with Skateboard nonprofits in LA, Denver, and China. After returning to Saskatoon, she worked at local skateshops, helped run the Saskatoon Indoor Skatepark, and gained Bachelors in English and Philosophy. Sarah maintains a decorated amateur skateboarding career. She is sponsored by Vans, Anti-Hero, Ninetimes, and Spitfire, and competed in the national championships in 2024.

  • Cory Bisson

    TREASURER

    Cory has been a member of the board since 2017. He brings a background in finance and has worked closely with non-profits and business owners throughout his career. This experience has given him a strong understanding of financial stewardship, accountability, and sustainability—skills that he is passionate about applying to ensure Right to Skate can continue to grow and serve the community responsibly.

  • Zoe Kostuchuk

    INSTRUCTOR

    Zoe is a mixed-Indigenous educator who loves sharing the joy of skateboarding! By coaching skateboarding, she hopes to empower people to be confident and to have fun.

  • skateboard coach trint thomas from canada skateboard and right to skate teaches skateboarding in saskatoon

    Trint Thomas

    INSTRUCTOR

    Trint has been coaching for over 10 years. He specializes in high performance coaching and has previously worked with national team athletes to help reach their goals. After years of coaching professionally from Vancouver to Toronto, Trint is enjoying coaching in his spare time to stay engaged with the community and give back to the sport that he loves.