We are a group of passionate aquatics professionals in the Portland, Oregon area who have come together to provide a central location of drowning prevention resources for our peers. We hope this site helps to foster the passion of community outreach and education necessary to tackle the epidemic we have here in the U.S., and worldwide, of drowning incidents. As a group, we feel it is the aquatic professional's duty to educate the public on best water safety practices. 

Our current roster includes:
Adam McGowan, City of Portland
Brian Hoffmeister, American Red Cross
Jason Amos, Multnomah Athletic Club
Lisa Virtue, Owner of VG Business Solutions, Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC)
Michael Wheeler, Multnomah Athletic Club
Paula Rose, City of Hillsboro
Ryan Meyers, City of Hillsboro
Sharon Hoffmeister, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD)
Sherri Mead, Forest Grove Aquatic Center

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