Our Staff

Executive Director, East Coast - Ledimir Nuñez

Ledimir grew up in New York City where he attended George Washington High School and learned to swim as a member of the Trident Swimmer Scholar program. He was a swimmer on the Colgate University Men's Swimming and Diving Team and now holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Colgate University.
 
Ledimir has worked with organizations focused on youth development including BronxWorks and the REACH Program in Cleveland, OH.  He believes that a well-designed sports program with an emphasis on academics can provide youth with the opportunities and the resilience to overcome stressful life circumstances. ​He has also worked as a Healthcare Analyst at Healthfirst, and as a Client Finance Analyst at Area23.
 
He is excited to develop this new wave of Trident Swimmer Scholars. In addition to swimming, he enjoys hiking, playing basketball, and reading.

​Program Director, West Coast - Orion Young

Orion began his swimming career at 13 with Team Santa Monica in Los Angeles, CA. At 17, he qualified for nationals in the 50 and 100 Freestyle. He attended the University of Edinburgh, where he swam all four years and graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. In 2015, Orion qualified for the 2016 Olympic Trials. It was during this time that he began coaching the Trident Swim Foundation's Swimmer Scholar program in Inglewood and the Playa Vista Master's Team. Orion is currently serving as the Head Coach and Program Director for Trident's programs in Los Angeles. 

Orion credits his swimming experience with helping him develop steady health habits, social-emotional growth, and critical life skills. He believes all children, regardless of income or area code, should have access to the same opportunities to play, exercise, and reap the benefits of competitive team environments. 

Although swimming remains his primary leisure activity, Orion also enjoys spending time in the wilderness of his hometown in Southeast Alaska.