DeeDee Effinger was hired as the Manager of Aquatics and Recreation Operations in June 2022.
Prior to her time at WashU, she served as a graduate assistant of aquatics at the University of Illinois from August 2020 to June 2022.
During her time as an undergraduate at UMSL, Effinger served as a swim instructor and life guard and building manager.
Effinger holds a bachelors degree in business administration and management from UMSL and a masters degree in recreation, sports and tourism from the University of Illinois.
Updated July 2025