Meet The Team

Nina Herndon

General Manager

Ms. Nina has over a decade of experience with youth development and recreation! She has a B.S. in Sports Management & Business and an M.Ed in Recreation Administration. Her favorite part of Goldfish is getting to grow leadership skills among the staff. When not at work, you can find her out and about with her two children or relaxing at home writing.

Zachary Healy

Director of Regional Operations

Mr. Zachary has been working in aquatics for over 15 years, with an emphasis on infant and special needs programming. He has a B.A. in Advocacy Communication and an M.S. in Management, Strategy, and Leadership. A lover of coffee, roller coasters, and superheroes, he knows families are going to love Goldfish because of the dedicated people, fantastic curriculum, and top notch facility. His number one priority is building safe, confident, and capable swimmers! When he isn’t at Goldfish you can find him spending time with his two Dachshunds, Huckleberry and Finnley.

Nicole Badobre

Pool Operations Manager

Nicole has been with Goldfish since 2023, and has been educating  & keeping swimmers safe for close to a decade. Her favorite levels to teach are Minis and Juniors. She is a Certified Lifeguard Instructor so she plays the vital role of “Safety Manager” as well as being our Pool Operations Manager. Outside of Goldfish, she’s currently pursuing her bachelor’s in Psychology. Her hobbies include visiting new restaurants, taking walks, and relaxing with her cat, Angel. 

Riley Coleman

Manager On Duty

Mr. Riley is a student at the University of Maryland, where he is pursuing a degree in Information Science. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active—whether it’s playing basketball, going to the gym, or taking long hikes. A fun fact about Riley is that he raises chickens and sells fresh eggs to family and friends!

Mikaela Cajigal

Marketing Assistant

Ms. Mikaela is a creative team member with a B.A. in Communication and a strong passion for marketing and writing. She was drawn to Goldfish Swim School because of its commitment to helping children build confidence and security in the water—an experience she believes carries over into all areas of life as they continue to grow. Outside of work, Mikaela enjoys a variety of hobbies which include watching films, playing video games, embroidering, and crafting with clay.

Deacon

Deck Supervisor

Edwin

Deck Supervisor

Larissa

Deck Supervisor

Makayla

Deck Supervisor

Raquel

Deck Supervisor

Shaq

Deck Supervisor

Annette

Front Desk Representative

Sofia

Front Desk Representative

Milbia

Front Desk Representative

Adena

Front Desk Representative

Ana

Swim Teacher

Ashley

Swim Teacher

Brian

Swim Teacher

Cedric

Swim Teacher

David C.

Swim Teacher

David G.

Swim Teacher

Gabby

Swim Teacher

Jacobo

Swim Teacher

Jake

Swim Teacher

Jeronimo

Swim Teacher

Kenya

Swim Teacher

Lucas

Swim Teacher

Maddi

Swim Teacher

Michael

Swim Teacher

Shama

Swim Teacher

Sarai

Swim Teacher

Taniyah

Swim Teacher

Veronica

Swim Teacher