Mary Ann Downing
Mary Ann Downing is an Aquatics Safety Consultant and an aquatic and industry advisor to WAVE Drowning Detection Systems. She is known as the Pool Safety Mom after she became focused on drowning prevention in the late 1970's. She has a teaching degree in Health & Physical Education with an emphasis in Aquatics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was a YMCA Aquatic Director, worked in the fitness industry, then went into the life and health insurance field. She is a board member of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, a Member of the Drowning Prevention Foundation. She belongs to the Association for Pool and Spa Professionals, is a supporter of the San Diego Chapter of IPSSA and serves on the Board of Directors for The Rancho Santa Fe Business & Professional Women.
WAVE Drowning Detection Systems
The WAVE Drowning Detection Systems is an innovative wireless real-time swimmer tracking system that determines if any swimmer is at risk of drowning and immediately alerts your staff so they can investigate and intervene if necessary. The system works in all types of water including pools, lakes, oceans, and rivers. It is not affected by water type, depth, clarity, glare, bubbles, marine life or other environmental factors that can adversely impact other technologies.