Karin is a graduate student at University of Waterloo in the Recreation of Leisure Studies program, with research interests in sport for development and community sport and recreation in minority communities. She is a former competitive swimmer on the National team for over 7 years culminating with competing in the London 2012 Olympics. She has been a swim instructor and coach in Antigua for over 10 years teaching a range of age groups from toddlers to adults. She is currently an Assistant Coach with the University of Waterloo’s varsity swim team and enjoys swimming whenever possible.