Angela Wild is an experienced aquatics professional within the water competency, swim lessons, learn to swim sector of aquatics, dedicated to water safety education. Her career includes broad experience within both private swimming schools, public education and nonprofits. She owns a boutique swim school in San Diego, Ca, runs a non-profit dedicated to the advancement of aquatics professionals and will be soon graduating  with her Master’s in Public Health with an emphasis in Community Health Promotion. Angela's participation and contribution to local and national water safety organizations include the United States Swim School Association, the California Parks & Recreation Society, the Girls Scouts of America, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, and the Association of Aquatics Professionals. Angela received the 2022 "Community Lifesaver of the Year" award from the National Drowning Prevention Alliance for her efforts to raise awareness of water safety and drowning prevention strategies, and the 2024 "Educator of the year" award from the United States Swim School Association, an organization dedicated to the advancement of drowning prevention through the collective efforts of over 600 learn to swim business and water safety professionals. Angela serves as an advisory board member for the National Drowning Prevention Alliance and is active in local child safety / injury prevention organizations such as Safe Kids, Children's Safety Network, Savir and Safe States.