Our Team

Our Team2026-06-25T13:01:01-07:00

The Association Staff

Lisa M. Zarda, CAE
Lisa M. Zarda, CAEExecutive Director
After 25 years in associations, Lisa thought she was just dipping a toe into advocacy—turns out, she cannonballed right in!
D’Nette Allsop, CNAP
D’Nette Allsop, CNAPOperations Director
D’Nette doesn’t just know your name—she remembers your awards, conference count, and where you sat in 2017!
Samantha Canchola
Samantha CancholaEvent Planner
Sam can plan a conference, rock a cornhole game, and still find time to scout the best brewery in town—all before lunch!
Jessica Zimmer
Jessica ZimmerCommunications
Jessica’s the powerhouse behind your inbox and our socials—basically, if you saw it and loved it, she probably made it!

The Association Board Of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Association. It is made up of the following positions: President; Vice-President and five Members at large. Each Board Member is elected by the membership and holds their position for a three-year period. Board Members act as liaisons to the committee chairs of the Association.

Rose Cholewinski
Rose CholewinskiPresident – elected 2025
SwimAmerica – Davis
Davis, CA
Micha Seal
Micha SealVice President – elected 2025
Watermelon Swim
Lutz, FL
Debbie Sayers
Debbie SayersTreasurer – elected 2025
DolFUN SWIM Academy
Portland, OR
Lori Klatt
Lori KlattDirector – elected 2025
America’s Kids, Inc.
Clovis, CA
Melissa McGarvey
Melissa McGarveyDirector – elected 2023
British Swim School
Virginia Beach, VA
Brittany Moog
Brittany MoogDirector – elected 2025
Bitty Bubbles Swim School
Panama City Beach, FL
Lisa M. Zarda, CAE
Lisa M. Zarda, CAESecretary – hired 2017
US Swim School Association
Cave Creek, AZ
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