Equitable Aquatics,
It Starts With You
Founded by Kate Connell (she/her), a 15-year aquatics and recreation professional, Equitable Aquatics is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible aquatic environments that reflect and support the diversity of every community. As a trusted subject matter expert, Kate collaborates with municipalities nationwide, tailoring custom trainings and policies that align with each organization’s unique operational needs and community goals.
Equitable Aquatics offers specialized consultations, audits, and DEI-focused staff trainings designed to meet the distinct challenges of municipal and recreational organizations. Kate travels nationwide to deliver engaging, on-site training sessions and speaks regularly at major industry conferences like NRPA, AOAP, and NDPA. Her expertise in inclusive program design and policy development has made her a sought-after speaker, contributor, and partner in elevating standards for equity, accessibility, and safety in aquatic and recreational spaces.
Resources
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Leadership Development
Equitable Aquatics is dedicated to cultivating inclusive leaders who understand the value of equity and accessibility in recreation. Through tailored workshops and hands-on coaching, we guide aquatics professionals in building skills for empathetic, community-centered leadership that prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and cultural competency in every aspect of their role.
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Empowered Education
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Our customized training sessions and educational programs equip recreation staff with the tools and confidence needed to engage with diverse communities effectively. From DEI best practices to policy creation, Equitable Aquatics focuses on empowering staff at all levels to make a meaningful, inclusive impact in their work environments.
Strategic Consulting
Equitable Aquatics provides in-depth consulting services, partnering with municipalities and organizations to assess, develop, and implement equitable policies and programming. Through audits, policy reviews, and ongoing advisory support, we help organizations transform their aquatic and recreational spaces to be more inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the communities they serve.
Our Features
Functionality You Will Love
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Eco-Friendly Design
We would not be who we are without our eco-friendly design, which is at the core of our strategy. We are constantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our capabilities when it comes to design and production. Get in touch to learn more.
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Multilingual Functionality
In today's globalized world, chances are you are interacting with people from more than just one country. This is where our multilingual functionality comes into play. Take advantage of this unique capability to expand your reach.
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24/7 Support
Our customers deserve the highest level of support, and we work tirelessly to maintain those standards. When you choose to work with our team, know that you are consistently choosing quality and excellence. Customer service is at the heart of everything that we do.
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Advanced Tech
We are constantly working to improve our offerings and expand upon our technological capabilities. Our expert team of professionals is passionate about developing the most advanced tech on the market. Ready to experience the future? Get in touch.
Testimonials
Tyler | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Aquatics Training Attendee
Great job on this course! Based on my experiences over my career in Aquatics leadership, this is so very important for our industry. In many ways we are a bit behind other industries in implementing this training. Thank you AOAP for making this training available and mandatory for Aquatics Professionals renewing their AqP designation.
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mParks Parks & Recreation Professional Feedback
I appreciated that there were actionable steps to take in order to work towards creating cultural competencies amongst staff and within our agency. Kate did a great job of laying a basic foundation of knowledge on the topic for those newer to it and presenting information in interesting ways so wherever people are at in the "DEI Journey" could find something helpful. Seems like this training could be relevant for multiple levels of people - and again, the actionable steps and tips were great.
2024 Conference Attendee Feedback
Very informative on current discussions and real world issues. Well prepared and very informative. Very polished speaker. Very useful. Great presenter and speaker! Very informative. A lot of material but I love that there were practical ways to implement. Best speaker of conference so far!
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Happy Partners
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National associations like AOAP and NRPA.
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State park and recreation associations.
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Publishers like Aquatics International and WWA.
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Aquatic conferences and intensives.
