2023 CONFERENCE AGENDA[save_as_pdf_pdfcrowd]
Day 1
Monday, February 13th
[7:30 am - 11:00 pm]
7:30AM
8:30AM - 9:30AM
FIRST TIMERS SESSION
Join NDPA members and leadership as we welcome you to the 2023 National Water Safety Conference and discover all the conference has to offer!
Mary Downing, NDPA8:30AM - 9:30AM
9:45AM - 11:15AM
NDPA KEYNOTE AND AMERICAN RED CROSS AWARDS PROGRAM
Sponsored by ARC
11:40AM - 12:50PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 1
The Legacy of Drowning: Surviving Siblings Tell Their Story
Lisa McMullin, SWIM ON Foundation
Christopher McMullin, Private Practice
(Family Advocacy Track; In-Person Only)#DrowningCPR
Bobby Pratt, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
(Drowning Response)A Whole Community Approach to Drowning Prevention
Karen Cohn, The ZAC Foundation
(Community Action; In-Person Only)Sharper Focus, Greater Impact
Gareth Morrison, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
(Innovation)Lessons from our International Learn to Swim Outreach Trips
Alissa Magrum, Colin’s Hope
Kim Shults, Face In Water
(International)11:40AM - 12:50PM
12:50PM - 2:00PM
LUNCH WITH LEGENDS
2:00PM - 3:10 PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 2
From Broken to Brave
Rebecca M Schwab, Emily Grace Foundation
Eric Rognmoe, Hannah’s Hands of Hope
BethAyn Rognmoe, Hannah’s Hands of Hope
(Family Advocacy Track; In-Person Only)Pediatric Drowning Prevention and Pre-Hospital Treatment
Monica Fernandez, Baby Survival Swim
(Drowning Response)Engaging Stakeholders
Megan Ferraro, The ZAC Foundation
(Community Action; In-Person Only)ONLINE WATER SAFETY IS FUN!
Christi Brown, Judah Brown Project
Jenny Bennett, Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning
(Innovation)Examining Policy Achievements for Drowning Prevention in Australia
Dr. Amy Peden, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales
(International)2:00PM - 3:10 PM
3:30PM - 4:40PM
NDPA AWARDS CEREMONY
Virtual Only Presentations Available Today
Drowning Prevention Strategies Utilized in the Hawaiian Islands Ocean Environment
Ron Bregman, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
A Drowning Epidemic During a Global Pandemic
Yasmen Barnett, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Erika Lakey, Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
Lessons By Lifeguards–Connecting Volunteer Lifeguards and Underprivileged Children
Anna Krans, Lessons By Lifeguards
Quotables: Applying Famous Quotes to the World of Aquatics
Craig Sears, Sears Pool Management Consultants, Inc.
The Changing Dynamics of Water Safety
Shawn Slevin, Swim Strong Foundation
Day 2
Tuesday, February 14th
[7:30 am - 8:00 pm]
7:30AM
REGISTRATION OPENS
9:15AM - 11:55AM
OPENING SESSION
9:15AM - 11:55AM
9:15AM - 10:25AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 3
Teaching Water Safety: An Out of the Classroom Experience
Jessica Barnes, Cayla’s Coats Inc
(Family Advocacy Track)USA Swimming’s Lesson Network Reboot
Tina Dessart, USA Swimming
(Learn to Swim)Water Safety Champion “You and Your Community” Successes
Mick Nelson, Total Aquatic Programming LLC
(Innovation)Boater Safety
Meric Tendrich, The Safety Anchor
(Open Water Safety)THE OTHER A: Helping Swim Teachers Improve Their Understanding of ADHD
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Special Abilities)Building a Lifesaving Relationship with Water In Pool Demo
Courtney Kline, Swim4Life
Corynn MacKline, Swim4Life
(Programming; In-Person Only)10:45AM - 11:55AM
GENERAL SESSION
Families United Panel
10:45AM - 11:55AM
12:00PM - 1:45PM
LUNCH
Lunch on Your Own
1:15PM - 2:25PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 4
Innovative Strategies: Water Safety Education for Children and Families
Jessica Brown, Colin’s Hope
(Family Advocacy Track)Lane Lines in Your Brain: Breaking Down Old Motor Learning Myths for Improved Instruction
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Learn to Swim)Advocacy & Legislation Workshop – Part I of II
Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation
(Advocacy Track)Daily Waterfront Assessment for Safety and Prevention Planning
Scott Ruddle, Grand Bend Beach Patrol
(Open Water Safety)Anxiety and Discomfort Learning to Swim
Cindy Freedman, Swim Angelfish
Ailene Tisser, Swim Angelfish
(Special Abilities; In-Person Only)1:15PM - 2:25PM
2:45PM - 3:55 PM
BREAKOUT SESSION - ROUND 5
Aoife’s Drive to Save Lives
(Family Advocacy Track)The Swimstyler Programme – The Importance of Learning to Swim Properly
Angela Wilson, Angela’s Swim School
(Learn to Swim)Advocacy & Legislation Workshop – Part II of II
Alan Korn, Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation
(Advocacy Track)Bridging the Gap Between the Pool & Open Water
Courtney Kline, Swim4Life
Corynn MacKline, Swim4Life
(Open Water Safety)One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How to Adapted Aquatic Instruction for Individuals with Disabilities
Dr. Emily Dow, University of the Incarnate Word
(Special Abilities; In-Person Only)4:15PM - 5:20PM
BREAKOUT SESSION - ROUND 6
Water Baby Culture-Is it What is Safest for our Children?
Jenny Bennett, Parents Preventing Childhood Drowning
Christi Brown, Judah Brown Project
(Family Advocacy Track)One Small Drop: The Importance of Mobile Swim Instructors in Your Community Water Safety Partnerships
Angela Wild, Elemental Aquatics
(Learn to Swim)“Every Child a Swimmer” Legislation & Scholarship
Mary Jackson, AquaChamps Swim School
Daniel Vawter, AquaChamps Swim School
(Advocacy Track)Ditch “Break the Grip of the Rip” and Flip, Float, Follow
Dave Benjamin, Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project
(Open Water Safety)Unraveling the Significance of Drowning in Autism
Stacey Hoaglund, Autism Society of Florida
(Special Abilities)4:15PM - 5:20PM
Day 3
Wednesday, February 15th
[7:30 am - 11:00 pm]
7:30AM
REGISTRATION OPENS
9:30AM - 10:40AM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 7
Further Adventures of Effective Partnering and Education for Prevention
Tina Morgan, Department of Children and Families
Kirby Morgan, Department of Children and Families
(Innovation)Aquaticity: A New Method for Assessing Swim Skills
Stacey Bender, Texas State University, Dept HHP
Jo An Zimmermann, Texas State University, Dept HHP
(Learn to Swim; In-Person Only)Enhancing Swimmer Safety – Combining Artificial Intelligence (AI), Video Analytics & Humans
Dr. Larry Newell, Ellis Aquatic Innovations
Joe Stefanyak, Jeff Ellis and Associates, Inc.
(Technology)The Neglected Domain of River Drowning Prevention: The Australian Experience
Dr. Amy Peden, School of Population Health, University of New South Wales
(Open Water Safety)Impediments to Victim Recognition: A Review of the Literature
Dr. Claudia Duncan, Professional Pool Management
(Drowning Response)9:30AM - 10:40AM
11:00AM - 12:10PM
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - ROUND 8
Texas Home Pool Safety Barrier and Device Use Survey Results
Dr. Molly Johnson, Dell Children’s Trauma and Injury Research Center
(Innovation)Sociodemographic Factor’s Relationship with Drowning Prevention Strategies
Shelby Wood, University of South Carolina Campus Recreation
(Public Health & Data)Panel Discussion on Marketing & Diversity’s Intersection in Public Health Messaging
(Marketing & Communication)Drowning Prevention Strategies Utilized in the Hawaiian Islands Ocean Environment
Ron Bregman, Marine Corps Base Hawaii
(Open Water Safety)“In The Air Tonight” (Drowning Physiology)
Jeff Krall, Lawrence/Douglas County Fire/Medical, Lawrence, Ks
(Drowning Response)12:30PM - 1:00PM
LUNCH
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
12:30PM - 1:00PM
12:30PM - 3:00PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Networking with Exhibitors
Day 4
Thursday, February 16th
[8:30 am - ]
8:30AM
REGISTRATION OPENS
8:45AM - 9:55AM
FEATURED SESSION
A Discussion on the Commercial Crises
8:45AM - 9:55AM
8:00AM - 10:00AM
GENERAL SESSION
CONFERENCE SUPPORT
