Welcome our new Donations Coordinator (Swag!!)

The Board is happy to announce that Alessandra Schweers will succeed Eliot Mintzer as Donations Coordinator, better known as swag.  If you don’t know Alex, here is her story in her own words:

Good Morning,

Hello my name is Alessandra Schweers and you can call me Alex for short. My introduction to currents came to me in the form of rivers, waterfalls, and beautiful tropical shores during my upbringing in the Dominican Republic. I was born in New York City and raised in the Caribbean. My mother was very involved with Catholic Church and we would go to the Campos and provide relief in way of food and medicine on the weekends. As a community we would go to the river (El Rio!) and swim the currents with our bodies or large inner-tubes that would fit 4 people. Water has been a main character in all my favorite childhood narratives and memories.

Whitewater kayaking resonated deeply with me on many levels, mostly metaphysical and communal. The outreach and mentorship opportunities that come along with the  progression in the sport are unique and fulfilling. I have a background in health, wellness, movement, healing, and served in the Navy as a Corpsmen. Kayaking introduced a deeper understanding to how cathartic water can be and has become a part of my spiritual practice.

I have been focusing my attention on Canoe Polo ICF during the Fall/Winter, Downriver WW Kayaking (includes some slalom) during the Spring/Summer, and some Play-boating at my local all play-spot in San Marcos TX which I paddle for training, therapy, outreach, and recreation all year along.
Today, I live in San Antonio TX and I share my home with my beloved son, Nolan Schweers.
It is a pleasure to meet you all!

Thank you,

Alex –