BIO – Alison Osinski Ph.D.
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Dr. Osinski's educational background includes degrees from the University of Maryland (Ph.D.), Florida International University (M.S.) and Hillsdale College (B.S.) in Physical Education with a specialty in Aquatics.
Dr. Osinski's experience in the field of aquatics includes past employment as: a lifeguard, swim instructor, swim coach, crew coach, pool manager, pool service technician, marine institute aquatic specialist, park & recreation supervisor, and university professor –– prior to starting her consulting firm in 1982.
Alison Osinski is currently the principal–owner of Aquatic Consulting Services, located in San Diego, California, specializing in aquatic risk management, and aquatic facility design, management and operation. Services include: site inspections, pool design and renovation projects, staff screening and selection, lifeguard audits, expert testimony, equipment specification and testing, pool operator training and certification courses, and water quality analysis. Clients include: health and fitness organizations, schools and universities, social service agencies, therapeutic facilities, water parks and community aquatic leisure centers, amusement parks, swim schools, military bases, camps, zoos, resorts, attorneys, architectural and engineering firms, aquatic agencies and foundations, homeowners, manufacturers of aquatic related products, and municipal park and recreation and safety management departments.
She is actively involved with several national and regional aquatic organizations. Dr. Osinski is an author with 125 publications to her credit, editorial advisory board member for several aquatic publications and journals, workshop coordinator and frequent speaker at national aquatic conferences.
Dr. Osinski is listed in the Aquatics International 2005 "Power 25", the 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2004 "Who's Who in Aquatic Leadership", the 1997 "Who's Who in Aquatics 100", and has received industry recognition awards from the United States Water Fitness Association, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, World Waterpark Association, Aquatic Exercise Association, Facilities & Equipment Council, and the Aquatic Council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, and the San Diego County Aquatic Council. She holds current certifications from the National Swimming Pool Foundation, Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (NSPI), Professional Association of Diving Instructors, National Association of Underwater Instructors, Aquatic Council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Sailboats, Inc., and California Department of Boating and Waterways.
Alison Osinski is also a Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard Licensed U.S. Merchant Marine Officer (Master of steam, motor or auxiliary sail vessels of not more than 100 gross tons upon near coastal waters; also, authorized to engage in commercial assistance towing) with a Master Endorsement and has established a related business which includes: Keel Boat Sailing Lessons, Boat Handling Skills and Safety Drills, Coastal Piloting & Charting, Navigation Rules of the Road, Boat Deliveries, Pet Memorial Ceremony, Scout Badge Activities, Whale Watching, Pacific Ocean Cruises off Southern California and to the Channel Islands, Group Team Building Activities, Women Only Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Ocean Sailing Experience and Day Trips.
Alison travels extensively, and enjoys kite flying, gardening, ocean sailing, scuba diving, fly fishing, boogie boarding, and most other aquatic activities.