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The USA Artistic Swimming Foundation is fortunate to be governed by a dedicated executive director and board of trustees committed to funding the future of artistic swimming.
We are honored the following individuals volunteer their time, talent and expertise to further the mission of the USAASF.
PRESIDENT
Joined the board in 2020
Assistant Coach, New Canaan YMCA Aquianas
Former National Team Director USA Artistic Swimming
Hometown: Bedford, NY
Current Residence: Ridgefield, CT
Sandra has been involved with Artistic Swimming for 44 years as an athlete, coach and judge. As an athlete, she was a four-time Collegiate National Champion an
PRESIDENT
Joined the board in 2020
Assistant Coach, New Canaan YMCA Aquianas
Former National Team Director USA Artistic Swimming
Hometown: Bedford, NY
Current Residence: Ridgefield, CT
Sandra has been involved with Artistic Swimming for 44 years as an athlete, coach and judge. As an athlete, she was a four-time Collegiate National Champion and All American with The Ohio State University as well as both a Junior National, US Open Champion and National Team member.
Sandra helped develop The New Canaan YMCA Aquianas, into a nationally ranked program earning numerous East Zone, and National Titles as, well as placing athletes onto the National Team. She also coached National Teams at the Junior and Senior Level.
"I love the positive impacts that the USAAS Foundation has on every aspect of the sport at every level. I truly believe that we are funding the future of the sport.”
TREASURER
Joined the board in 2012
Regulatory Certification Engineer, Stellantis
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Current Residence: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Beth has been involved in artistic swimming as an athlete, coach, and judge. Her mastery of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Publisher, extensive database experience, and understanding and inte
TREASURER
Joined the board in 2012
Regulatory Certification Engineer, Stellantis
Hometown: Dearborn Heights, MI
Current Residence: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Beth has been involved in artistic swimming as an athlete, coach, and judge. Her mastery of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Publisher, extensive database experience, and understanding and interpreting of federal and state regulations have continued to be invaluable to the foundation and to the sport.
“It is my goal to help the Foundation grow our finances, so we can better support Team USA and USAAS.”
SECRETARY
Joined the board in 1985
Retired
Former President, USA Artistic Swimming Foundation
Former President, USA Artistic Swimming Former Head Coach, The College of William & Mary
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Current Residence: Williamsburg, Virginia
Barbara brings over 50 years of artistic swimming experience and a strong financial ba
SECRETARY
Joined the board in 1985
Retired
Former President, USA Artistic Swimming Foundation
Former President, USA Artistic Swimming Former Head Coach, The College of William & Mary
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Current Residence: Williamsburg, Virginia
Barbara brings over 50 years of artistic swimming experience and a strong financial background to the foundation. She is our longest serving trustee and served as president of USAASF when the Olympic team got the first ever perfect 10 score. Barbara now focuses on the management of the web page and database functions with USAASF. Barbara’s varied background in technology, as a collegiate coach and as the Virginia Synchro Association Chairpersons, provides a basis for understanding the needs of the organization.
GRANTS CHAIR
Joined the board in 2020
Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Seattle
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Current Residence: Seattle, WA
Margaret spent 8 years as a swimmer for the Kansas City Sea Sprites, 3 years as an assistant coach for the Colorado Springs Novas. She was also the independent director for USA Artistic Swimm
GRANTS CHAIR
Joined the board in 2020
Senior Assistant City Prosecutor, City of Seattle
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Current Residence: Seattle, WA
Margaret spent 8 years as a swimmer for the Kansas City Sea Sprites, 3 years as an assistant coach for the Colorado Springs Novas. She was also the independent director for USA Artistic Swimming from 2012-2020.
"I joined the board to help grow the sport financially and in numbers, promote diversity within the sport, and relieve the financial barriers that exist at all levels of Artistic Swimming."
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Joined the board in 2018
Head Coach, Arizona Desert Dolphins
Assistant Chef de Mission, US Aquatic Sports
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Current Residence: Scottsdale, AZ
Christine has been involved with artistic swimming for 29 years as an athlete, coach, judge, committee member and now as a parent! She is currently one
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Joined the board in 2018
Head Coach, Arizona Desert Dolphins
Assistant Chef de Mission, US Aquatic Sports
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Current Residence: Scottsdale, AZ
Christine has been involved with artistic swimming for 29 years as an athlete, coach, judge, committee member and now as a parent! She is currently one of the Head Coaches of the Arizona Desert Dolphins, where her child now swims. She became a National Judge in 2018 while also beginning to work with our elite level athletes. Christine has helped many swimmers to National Team placements as well as developing the grassroots programs on her own team.
“I believe that the Foundation is instrumental in helping grow the sport of Artistic Swimming in the US. Working closely with the National Governing Body and local teams we are able to provide support for growth and education across all levels of the sport.”
Fundraising Chair
Joined the board in 2018
President, Tres Tech Real Estate Investment
Business and Social Science Teacher, Avant Garde Academy
Manager/Director, Miramar Mermaids Synchro Team
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Current Residence: Miramar, Florida
Grasy has been involved in artistic swimming for over 12 years, first and
Fundraising Chair
Joined the board in 2018
President, Tres Tech Real Estate Investment
Business and Social Science Teacher, Avant Garde Academy
Manager/Director, Miramar Mermaids Synchro Team
Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Current Residence: Miramar, Florida
Grasy has been involved in artistic swimming for over 12 years, first and foremost as a mom, but also as a team director, manager, tech advisor, coach, 3F level judge and owner. She is passionate about expanding the sport to AWD swimmers and is currently a manager and sites on the board of USA Down Syndrome Swimming.
“I am passionate about helping this sport and seeing how it grows, now even more with the addition of the AWD swimmers. Promoting and being part of the change of this sport from the bases to the NT is an honor to serve.”
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Real Estate Agent, Urban Nest Realty
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Current Residence: Portland, OR
Michele grew up swimming for Seattle Synchro and was a Junior National finalist and Age Group National Gold Medalist. She also swam masters artistic swimming with Tsunami Synchro, moved to Portland to coach at MAC Synchro
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Real Estate Agent, Urban Nest Realty
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Current Residence: Portland, OR
Michele grew up swimming for Seattle Synchro and was a Junior National finalist and Age Group National Gold Medalist. She also swam masters artistic swimming with Tsunami Synchro, moved to Portland to coach at MAC Synchro and continues to swim for the MAC Synchro Masters team.
“I hope my marketing experience can help grow the sport in the US. I love this sport and I want it to be more popular and available so that many more people can have the opportunity to try it.”
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2022
Owner/Operator, Gold Medal Pilates Studio
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Current Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Nathalie is an Olympic Gold Medalist with the 1996 U.S. team, US Junior National Team Assistant Coach, 2004 Olympic Duet Coach (Netherlands), Stanford University Varsity Synchronized Swimming Assistant
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2022
Owner/Operator, Gold Medal Pilates Studio
Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA
Current Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Nathalie is an Olympic Gold Medalist with the 1996 U.S. team, US Junior National Team Assistant Coach, 2004 Olympic Duet Coach (Netherlands), Stanford University Varsity Synchronized Swimming Assistant Coach and Vice President of the USA Synchro Board of Directors from 2007-2010.
“Watching the National Team, at the Olympic Qualifier, deliver an Olympic performance worthy of representing the US in 2020 Tokyo yet seeing them fall short of their dream by 2 tenths, made me think that if only I had been more active in supporting them, they might have overcome the odds and been able to represent the USA at the Olympics. I want to help generate the excitement and support that is needed to help Team USA be represented and rank among the top countries at the 2024 Olympic Games and beyond."
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2024
Chairwoman of the Board
Fly Casper Alliance
Member of the Board of Directors
Advance Casper
Hometown Portland, OR
Current Residence: Casper, WY
As a leader in her community, and sought-after fundraiser, Kaycee has used the skills she learned through her non-profit work to co-chair several successful fundraising
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2024
Chairwoman of the Board
Fly Casper Alliance
Member of the Board of Directors
Advance Casper
Hometown Portland, OR
Current Residence: Casper, WY
As a leader in her community, and sought-after fundraiser, Kaycee has used the skills she learned through her non-profit work to co-chair several successful fundraising initiatives. She has extensive experience with events, capital campaigns and annual appeals for several non-profits including foundations, public/private organizations and political campaigns. She attributes her success with establishing and maintaining relationships with donors, sponsors and grant makers.
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Controller and Associate Treasurer, Pomona College
Hometown: Tustin, CA
Current Residence: Upland, CA
Mary swam with the Meraquas for 10 years and competed at the senior level. She also swam at the University of Arizona for one year before retiring and joined the Unsyncables in 2010 competing in 4 world champio
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Controller and Associate Treasurer, Pomona College
Hometown: Tustin, CA
Current Residence: Upland, CA
Mary swam with the Meraquas for 10 years and competed at the senior level. She also swam at the University of Arizona for one year before retiring and joined the Unsyncables in 2010 competing in 4 world championships and 11 national championships.
“I joined the Foundation to help this amazing sport! ”
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Hometown: Austin, TX
Current Residence: Austin, TX
School: UVA
This is Emma's eleventh year as an athlete competing in Artistic Swimming. She has attended many national meets as well as national team trials, and was a rising star for 2 years. Emma also coaches younger swimmers on her team and is the head co
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Hometown: Austin, TX
Current Residence: Austin, TX
School: UVA
This is Emma's eleventh year as an athlete competing in Artistic Swimming. She has attended many national meets as well as national team trials, and was a rising star for 2 years. Emma also coaches younger swimmers on her team and is the head coach of her 12 and Under team this year.
“I wanted to join the USA Artistic Swimming Foundation Board to further serve the Artistic Swimming community and become more involved in the inner workings of the sport. I also wanted to help spread accessibility to synchro, as it has made a very positive impact on my life, and I would like to give others the chance to experience the same opportunities that I have had."
Trustee
Joined the board in 2023
President & CEO WNY Veterans Housing Coalition
Hometown: Tonowanda, NY
Current Residence: Williamsville, NY
Gigi has a tremendous experience in the non profits as she has served as Executive Director Hamburg Counseling Service, Inc.
Sr. Director Pension & Employee Benefits, Catholic Health System
Benefits Directo
Trustee
Joined the board in 2023
President & CEO WNY Veterans Housing Coalition
Hometown: Tonowanda, NY
Current Residence: Williamsville, NY
Gigi has a tremendous experience in the non profits as she has served as Executive Director Hamburg Counseling Service, Inc.
Sr. Director Pension & Employee Benefits, Catholic Health System
Benefits Director Columbus McKinnon Corporation and Cannon Design
National Team Program Coordinator United States Synchronized Swimming Inc.
Gigi also has a passion and love for artisitc swimming. She began swimming at the age of 8, competed at an elite level. She has coached off and on since 1981. She is a proud parent of two artistic swimmers, Cassandra and Julia Grizanti. Both National Age Group Champions and Julia swam on the 2010 13-15 National Team. I have served as a Club President and am the VP of Fundraising for the Buffalo Swimkins
"Artistic Swimming, formerly known as Synchronized Swimming, has been part of my life since I was 8 years old. Either as a swimmer, parent, coach or fan. I was National Team eligible my last year of swimming. I had days to decide if I could raise the funds necessary to participate on the National Team. It was not as much in today’s funds, but it was a fortune for my family at that time. I had to decline. I never want another athlete to have to decline participation in an opportunity like that. I want to bring some of my professional and fundraising abilities to the Foundation so that never happens to another athlete. We want our National Team to dream big while we make their dreams a reality."
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Manager, The Skin & Laser Treatment Institute
Freelance Illustrator/Artist/Photographer
Hometown: Houston, TX
Current Residence: Walnut Creek, CA
Stephen has been parent and volunteer for his local artistic swimming club, a Judge Level 1A, and Donor for the past 9 years. He was the Lead Illustrator for NASA Spac
TRUSTEE
Joined the board in 2021
Manager, The Skin & Laser Treatment Institute
Freelance Illustrator/Artist/Photographer
Hometown: Houston, TX
Current Residence: Walnut Creek, CA
Stephen has been parent and volunteer for his local artistic swimming club, a Judge Level 1A, and Donor for the past 9 years. He was the Lead Illustrator for NASA Space Shuttle Program and an Illustrator/Animation Artist for Courtroom Graphics Business.
“After seeing the tremendous positive effect the sport had with my oldest daughter (and subsequently with my younger daughter) I wanted to help this unique sport grow and rise in public awareness/participation so that others could benefit likewise."
TRUSTEE IN MEMORIAM
Joe brought a passion for youth development through aquatics sports to the USA Artistic Swimming Foundation Board of Trustees. He had 15 years of non-profit service in volunteer roles for the Merrimack Valley YMCA, including five years on the board of directors, five years on the ANA Synchro parent board and five years on the ANA Hurricanes (speed swimming) parent board. Before he retired, Joe specialized in the commercialization of new technologies serving in a variety of general management, sales and marketing roles. Joe joined the USA Artistic Swimming Foundation Board of Trustees in September 2017.
The USAASF is always looking for talented, experienced and dedicated people to join our Board of Trustees. Our Trustees have a variety of professional and non-profit experience – including strategic planning, marketing, management, technology, education, and accounting – but we all share a commitment to developing tomorrow’s leaders through involvement in artistic swimming.
We take seriously our responsibility to fund the future of artistic swimming by carefully managing the Foundation’s funds, by growing the endowment, and by wisely and thoughtfully giving grants to organizations throughout the US that are growing the sport at all levels, including grassroots development, the U.S. National Teams, and masters artistic swimming.
If you have fundraising, board and/or business experience, we want to meet you! Please read the Trustee job description below and contact our Beth Borland at Beth.Borland@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org
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