Jeffrey Dudley
Founder
Jeff Dudley is the founder World Academy of Safety & Health Foundation Inc. He has worked in aquatics since 1990. During this time, he served as Aquatics Director for Seapointe Village; Training Officer, Medic and Ocean Rescue Lieutenant for the Borough of Cape May Point; Official for the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships; and has delivered lifeguard, lifesaving, water rescue, and technical rescue trainings and in-services across the world to pool and ocean lifeguards; police departments; 911 operators; search and rescue organizations; customs and border agencies; non-profits; military organizations; disaster management organizations; commercial vessel operators; and fire and EMS departments. Mr. Dudley has authored and co-authored and published several books and manuals related to water and technical rescue as well as maritime safety. He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree as well as certifications across multiple states in special education, teacher of sciences, administrator I and II. He has worked as an educational professional since 1998 and has held positions of Teacher, Director of Athletics, Dean, Principal, and Head of School in both public and private settings. Dudley has been selected to serve on several regional and national school accreditation review committees. He no longer plays an active role in day to day operations – this is handled by the Executive Director and supporting staff. Dudley lives in Baltimore County, Maryland.