Brandi Bryan

For over 40 years, Brandi has devoted her time to aquatics and helping swimmers achieve their personal goals. As a founder of the Torpedoes YMCA Swim Club, a Master Swim Coach, and a Triathlon Coach she helped recreational swimmers discover the joy of the water and competitive swimmers achieve personal bests. She is a certified National Lifeguard Instructor, a Standard First Aid Instructor, a Bronze Examiner, an Aquatic Management Instructor, and an Emergency First Aid Instructor. Her career path spans to both private and municipal facilities as a swim instructor through to management positions, where she has built inclusive programs that emphasize personal growth. Now, four decades in, her love for teaching swimming has led to the founding of Can Swim Academy. She has created a welcoming and inclusive environment empowering swimmers to learn at their own pace. 

Chriss Wismayer

Chriss Wismayer brings 31 years of aquatic experience in teaching, lifeguarding, waterpark operations, and aquatic administration. She is a certified National Lifeguard Instructor, Examiner, and Standard First Aid Instructor and Examiner. Chriss is known for delivering high-quality, hands-on training with a focus on safety and confidence in the water. From first-timers to future lifeguards, she helps swimmers of all levels thrive.