Kili and Nakoa

Conner Derelioglu is a student at Texas A&M University pursuing a bachelor's degree in management, with plans to graduate in the spring of 2024. He grew up in Orange County, California, and moved to Houston, Texas, when he was eleven years old, where he has been ever since. Experiencing two distinct places with very different cultures made a large impact on Conner and shaped the person he is today. Initially, the surfing culture in Southern California sparked an interest in Conner at a young age; however, he did not begin surfing until he was a junior in high school. He often frequented the beaches of Surfside and Galveston on the Texas coast.

Along with surfing, Conner's other interests include investing in his relationship with the Lord, spending time with his friends and family, and connecting with the special needs community. He is also passionate about prioritizing his physical and mental health, traveling, real estate investment, cooking, the outdoors, and now his book, Kili and Nakoa.

Instagram: @ConnerDerelioglu