Meet The Team

Madi C.

General Manager

Madi has been with Goldfish since it opened its doors in November 2014! She has been here so long because she loves teaching kids how to swim and making them smile. Madi’s favorite Disney movie is Toy Story. Her favorite color is green. Madi loves eating tacos and ice cream. When Madi isn’t at Goldfish, she is normally in New York exploring the city! madi.cook@goldfishss.com

Jack D.

Assistant General Manager

Meet Mr Jack! Jack has been with Goldfish since 2017. Jack’s favorite color is green and his favorite Disney movie is Ratatouille. Outside of work, Mr. Jack enjoys playing video games, playing the guitar, and taking road trips. Mr Jack loves working at Goldfish because he enjoys working with children to teach them important life skills. He also loves working with his fellow Goldfish peers. Make sure to give Jack a high five whenever you see him!

Eli S.

Assistant General Manager

Eli is a junior at Northern Virginia Community College. In his free time, he loves playing basketball, watching sports, and playing video games. His favorite Disney movie is Peter Pan. Mr. Eli loves working at Goldfish because he loves to teach young ones a life-changing skill. One of his favorite things about swimming is floating! Be sure to give Mr.Eli a big high five in the water!

Tommy H.

Regional Manager

Tommy was born and raised in the great state of Michigan, so you can sure bet your two cents that he is a die hard Lions, Wings, and Tigers fan. He moved to Northern Virginia in September of 2014 to help open Goldfish Swim School-Reston. Tommy graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelors in Marketing. When he is not at Goldfish you can find him on the ice playing hockey or on the golf course working on his game. Tommy enjoys seeing the excitement on the children’s faces as they learn a life changing skill.

Addison

Swim Instructor

Alejandro

Swim Instructor

Andrew

Swim Instructor

Ariz

Swim Instructor

– What is your favorite color? Pastel pink
– What are some hobbies you enjoy? I like to draw and make art. I also love to read graphic novels.
– What is your favorite movie? The Princess and the Frog
– Why do you love working at Goldfish or what do you love most about swimming? I love working at Goldfish because of the new people I get to meet.

Brian

Swim Instructor

Dalia

Swim Instructor

Dalia’s favorite color is teal. She enjoys playing with her pets, being creative, and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite Disney movie is Lilo & Stitch. She enjoys swimming because it’s relaxing and fun, and her favorite stroke is backstroke.

Dylan

Swim Instructor

Gabe

Swim Instructor

Genevieve

Swim Instructor

Grace

Swim Instructor

Jayda

Swim Instructor

Krista

Swim Instructor

Krystal

Swim Instructor

This is Ms. Krystal! Ms. Krystal’s favorite color is pink. She loves watching live concerts, art, and coloring! Her favorite Disney movie is Toy Story. Ms. Krystal loves working at Goldfish because she loves being able to teach children a life-saving skill. She has always loved swimming, and her favorite stroke is butterfly! Welcome Ms. Krystal to our team!

Mabel

Swim Instructor

Mary

Swim Instructor

Meet Ms Mary. Mary has been swimming for over 10 years! Her favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke. Ms Mary’s favorite colors are pink and red. Welcome to the team Ms Mary!

Nick

Swim Instructor

What is your favorite color? Cyan
– What are some hobbies you enjoy? Singing and playing Minecraft with my friends.
– What is your favorite Disney movie? Fox and the Hound
– Why do you love working at Goldfish or what do you love most about swimming? I enjoy the friends I’ve made here and working to keep children safe.

Tammy

Swim Instructor

Tammy attends NVCC and is studying psychology. Her favorite color is purple, and she enjoys reading, hiking, and going to the gym. Her favorite Disney movie is Tangled. She loves being in the water because it feels like home to her.

Vaishnavi

Swim Instructor

– What is your favorite color? Sage green or blue.
– What are some hobbies you enjoy? In my freetime I like to read, play the guitar, listen to music, and hang out with my family and friends.
– What is your favorite Disney movie? Winnie the Pooh
– Why do you love working at Goldfish or what do you love most about swimming? I love how relaxing and freeing swimming can be, and I want to help kids learn an essential life skill while also having fun.

Amajah

Front Desk Representative

Ms. Amajah loves swimming because she loves splashing water on her siblings when they aren’t looking and having fun. Her favorite color is green, and her favorite Disney movie is Frozen. Outside of work, Ms Amajah enjoys painting, doing yoga, and reading. Welcome to the team Ms Amajah!

Manavi

Front Desk Representative and Swim Instructor

Morgan

Front Desk Representative

–  Where do you go to school? What year are you? What are you studying? I went to George Mason University and graduated in 2020 with a BA in Game Design.
– What is your favorite color? Green
– What are some hobbies you enjoy? Playing and running tabletop RPGs, video games, and cooking.
– What is your favorite Disney movie? Tangled
– Why do you love working at Goldfish or what do you love most about swimming? I just like the feeling of floating and being in the water. Swimming is a fun way to experience that.

Jackson D.

Regional Facilities and Maintenance Technician

Jessica M.

Regional Logistics Manager