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Emily has been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community for 20 years. She earned her Masters of Education with a focus on mental health counseling from University of North Florida. Emily was the founding Coordinator of the University of North Florida’s LGBT Resource Center, where she worked to create a safe space and welcoming learning environment for all students. She continued her LGBTQ+ advocacy work as the Director of the University of California Los Angeles LGBT Resource Center. She currently leads a dynamic and dedicated team supporting at JASMYN, a Jacksonville, Florida organization that supports LGBTQ+ young people by creating safe space, providing health and wholeness services, and offering youth development opportunities, while bringing people and resources together to promote equality and human rights. Emily's love for everything aquatic has been present since she began swimming lessons at the age of 5 and continued to compete until graduating from Colorado State University. Over the past decade, she has enjoyed when her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community intersected with her love for swimming. She served on the USA Swimming Minor Transgender Athlete Task Force in 2017 and has stayed active in her local swimming community. Presenter: Emily Rokosch from JASMYN  Category: Diversity and Inclusion, AqP Elective .1 CEU   Read more

This session will discuss developing a "Friends" group within your community. Learn the steps that need to be taken to create a friends group and how to do it correctly the first time. Friends groups are a great way to garner support within your community for your agency and projects that you are interested in completing. Presenter: Juliene Hefter, President/CEO, Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) Category: Leadership/Executive Development, AqP ELECTIVE .1 CEU Read more

The success of our aquatic facilities and staff is a direct result of the education and training that is provided to our personnel. For our staff to be successful and confident in their skills, we must provide ongoing in-service training to ensure that they are trained efficiently and are able to perform in emergency situations. This session will cover the importance of in-service training, the types of skills that should be included, and how to properly document training. The presentation also covers the importance of audits and the various types of audits that you are able to provide at your facility. Presenter: Juliene Hefter, Executive Director, Association of Aquatic Professionals Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP CORE REQUiREMENT CEU .1 Read more

Social media is an essential tool for promoting facilities, events, and programs, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. In this webinar, we'll dive into the basics of social media and explore strategies to engage your audience, create visually appealing content, and build a strong online presence. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, this session will provide practical tips and best practices for success. Presenter: Kari Felkamp, Director of Marketing & Communications - Elmhurst Park District Category: Leadership & Executive Development .1 CEU Read more

This course is designed to be taken through the lens of an aquatic operator. The presenter creates a bridge between learning what DEIB content and understanding is, and how you can begin to take that information and make sure you are operating as inclusive as possible through intentional practices. Presenter: Kate Connell, Equitable Aquatics Category: Diversity & Inclusion, AqP Core Required .1 CEU Read more

Learn more about the history of the Association, the board, the committees, and how to get involved. Everyone has something to offer and anyone who is an AOAP member can be part of the team! This session will dive deeper into all things AOAP. If you have ever wondered how to get more involved, this is the session for you! Presenters: AOAP Board Members & Executive Director Category: AqP Elective, General / Operations .1 CEU Read more