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Facilities Whisperer: Nicole Van Winkle
The account executive and project manager for St. Louis-based Counsilman-Hunsaker, Nicole Van Winkle excels in bringing new facilities to life.
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Aqua Man: Lake White was Born for Life in the Aquatics Industry
His father was a competitive swim coach and his mother founded the Starfish Aquatics Institute
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Setting the Bar: The YMCA’s Lindsay Mondick Helped Establish a New Water Safety Standard
Lindsay was a force behind Safety Around Water, a program that equips kids with critical survival skills and delivers lessons where they are needed most
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Olympic Feat: Matt Farrell and the Formation of Swim Today
Before Phelps, Ledecky, Manuel and the rest of the USA Olympic Swimming Team pulled off the seemingly impossible in Rio, Matt Farrell quietly attempted something arguably less likely.
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Living Tribute: Rob Butcher of Swim Across America is Fueled by Mother’s Memory
A personal tragedy helped Rob Butcher transform a sport he loves into a growing movement to save lives, complete with Olympic stars.
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Going for Gold: Myriam Glez of USA Synchronized Swimming Redirects a Struggling Organization
USA Synchro now focuses on athletic outreach and updating coaching strategies to improve Olympic rankings.
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Mr. President: Adam Katchmarchi Heads the National Drowning Prevention Alliance
The new president of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance has a plan.
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An Eternal Bond: A Brush With Death Inspired Catherine Barry to Develop Water Safety Initiatives
Barry’s drive to fix what was broken with the Red Cross aquatic training programs came from a deeply personal place
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Helping all Abilities: Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisse Help Teach Children to Swim
The duo founded SwimAngelfish, which specializes in teaching children with autism and sensory processing disorders how to swim.
Thus is the life-affirming power of water. Aquatics professionals get drawn in, and they can’t get out.
Nor do they want to. In fact, as this slate of professionals demonstrates, they want nothing more than to share that power with everyone.
Each year, AI designates 10 Power Issue honorees whose work positively influences the industry and society. This group shows a particular passion for making the benefits of aquatics available and safe for everyone. From high-profile association executives overseeing massive initiatives, to entrepreneurs finding creative ways to deliver the message of safety, to independent advocates, these honorees see their destinies in water. They not only do their jobs well, but also personify their individual missions.
Enjoy learning about their journeys, with some web extras along the way.