Shawna Peddle, Director of Partners for Action, University of Waterloo, works with partners across the country to create more flood-resilient communities. Her website, www.floodsmartcanada.ca, provides resources on understanding flood risk and protecting homes, families and communities before, during and after a flood. Shawna spends much of her professional life working with residents in flood-prone communities, and watching The Weather Network. When not in the office, she can be found at the pool or baseball diamond with her husband and sons.