Trish Miller is the CEO of Swemkids, a nonprofit organization that provides underprivileged children with access to swimming lessons and water safety education. Trish's personal experience of nearly drowning while in college shaped her career and passion for teaching children to swim and stay safe in and around the water.

Trish's passion for swimming and water safety education extends beyond her work at Swemkids. She is a frequent speaker and advocate for drowning prevention, and has been recognized for her contributions to the field with several awards and honors. In her free time, Trish enjoys swimming, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Instructor Brandon was born on September 13th and is from Atlanta, Ga. In Brandon’s free time, he enjoys playing instruments, spoken word, eating sushi and watching his favorite movie, Save the Last Dance. Brandon, who has been swimming since the age of 9, learned to swim by taking lessons at a city pool. His favorite part about teaching swim lessons is seeing his students progress.

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Evan was born on April 23rd and is from South Boston, Virginia. In Evan’s free time, he enjoys hanging with friends, eating pizza and watching his favorite movie, Escape room. Evan, who has been swimming since he was little, learned to swim by taking group lessons. His favorite part about teaching swim lessons is when the kids get comfortable enough to jump into the pool.

Ava was born on January 8th and is from South Boston, Virgina. In Ava’s free time, she enjoys drawing, running track, eating all types of foods; Asian, Mexican, Italian, and watching her favorite movie, End Game. Ava, who has been swimming since the age of 5, learned to swim when her mom enrolled her in swim lessons. Her favorite part about teaching swim lessons is seeing the kids grow using the skills she taught them.

Mariah was born on January 25th and is from Richmond, Virginia. In Mariah’s free time, she enjoys swimming, hanging with friends, eating cheese, and watching her favorite movie, Coco. Mariah, who has been swimming since the age of 5, learned to swim when she joined swim team. Her favorite part about teaching swim lessons is seeing kids have fun and get more comfortable in the water.

Rashad was born on October 15th and is from Atlanta, Ga. In Rashad’s free time, he enjoys singing, eating seafood and watching their favorite movie, Matrix. Rashad, who has been swimming since the age of 5, learned to swim by taking lessons. His favorite part about teaching swim lessons is seeing the kids have a breakthrough on a skill.