Zahava Shapiro

Zahava Shapiro is an experienced swim program director and instructor with a diverse background in aquatics and health training. As the owner and program director of Waterwaze Swim Academy since 2014, Zahava specializes in teaching swimming to individuals with developmental, emotional, and physical challenges, as well as overcoming water phobias. Zahava holds multiple instructional roles, including First Aid/CPR instructor with the American Red Cross since 2011, adjunct professor at Mercy College, and lifeguard instructor for various organizations. Additionally, Zahava serves as aquatics director and group fitness instructor at Lifeplex Health Club and a personal trainer at EZFITNESS. With an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Aspen University and a BA from Excelsior University, Zahava combines education with extensive hands-on experience in the aquatics and fitness fields.