Kirsten Zapotok is an accredited leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, specializing in leadership development in some of the world’s most respected companies including GE, IBM, AstraZeneca and WL Gore & Associates. Holding an MBA and a passion for building strong, resilient organizations, she brings both strategic expertise and deep personal commitment to the Ocracoke community. A former Ocracoke homeowner of nearly two decades, Kirsten now lives full time on a sailboat with her husband and dog, exploring the world by sea and embracing a lifelong sense of adventure. She created and maintains the website for the Ocracoke Community Pool Association (OCPA) and first connected with many of the OCPA board members through a water aerobics class held on the island during summer. Her desire lies in helping to create a community pool that will be a resource for both residents and visitors to the island to help improve fitness, mobility, and water safety and fun.