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Meet Paulana Lamonier, daughter of Haitian immigrants, freelance journalist, social media strategist, and founder of Black People Will Swim. In this sit-down interview, we’ll hear Paulana’s story, talk about what motivated her to change the game, discuss how she maintains her passion and shares it with her team, and get tips and tricks you can take back to your daily work. It’s sure to be a memorable conversation that can inspire any attendee!

Barriers to accessibility in aquatics has always been an issue. Systemic barriers like lack of access to affordable swim programs, transportation, lack of reliability, and lack of access to water are a few ways that make it difficult to hire and retain staff. While the lifeguard shortage has been shifting, there are still communities struggling to retain staff. Reducing some of these barriers can help employers staff their pools with quality candidates and retain them for the long term.