Bolston Jones
Background
Hello everyone, I’m KoolCat, also known as Bolston Jones — pushing boundaries and breaking codes! My journey’s taken me from the Midwest to the East Coast, and from LA to San Francisco. Here, my passion for art and skateboarding has given me a unique perspective on urban innovations and community development.
My Mission
As the founder of ShredTheCity, I’m on a mission to empower communities by tapping into the creative energy of skaters, artists, tech enthusiasts, and music lovers. This fusion of passions fuels a movement that drives positive change and community growth, one skateboard, one brushstroke, one code commit, and one beat at a time.
Education
- BA in Communication, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
- EMPA (Skatepark Innovations), Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Academic Achievements:
- Graduated with High Honors, EMPA, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA
Notable Work
- Thought leader and advocate for social justice; Examined US Drug policy “War on Drugs” and its effects on Latino and Black/African American men
- Cosmic Rise: The Awakening Skateboard Story & Project
- “Shred the Pavements to a Statement” (Bolston Jones, 2026)
