John Whelan

John Whelan possesses a diverse background in public safety, education, and legal experience. Currently serving as a Senior Ocean Lifeguard for the City of Long Beach, New York, since June 2017, John has been responsible for daily beach monitoring, conducting water rescues, and administering medical aid. John also demonstrated leadership as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor, teaching water safety and rescue procedures to youth. Additional experience includes a legal internship at Baltimore County Circuit Court observing court proceedings, a role in the Criminal Complaints Unit at the Nassau County District Attorney's office, and substitute teaching across various grade levels. Previous positions include working in distribution for Pepperidge Farm and assisting New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky. John holds a JD from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola University Maryland.