Education:
MBA, Business Management and Strategy, Western Governors University
B.S. Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University

Certifications: 

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association

Youth Fitness Specialist/ Speed and Agility Coach, International Youth Conditioning Association

Precision Nutrition Coach ( expected December 2014) 

Contest Highlights:

2014 Northern Colorado Figure Championships, 2nd place “C” class
2008 NPC Jr. National Figure Championships, 7th place “C” class
2007 NPC USA Figure Championships, 7th place “C” Class                                                                                                     2007 NPC Jr. National Figure Championships, 7th place “C” class                                                                                       2007 Arnold Classic Amateur 7th place “C” Class

2004 Natural Colorado Figure, 1st place “B” height class

Athletic History:
Muay Thai Instructor, Tran’s Muay Thai Association, 2010-present
UCA all-star cheerleader, 1997
Competitive inline speed skater, 1992-1995, ranked 5th in the USA, 1994

Fitness modeling highlights:

Spokesperson for AccuFitness and Anazao Fitness Gear.

Muscle and Fitness Hers Jan/Feb 2008 “Lift to get Lean” feature article

Photos featured in NPC News and Flex magazines 

Fun Facts

• I’m a huge nerd! I love Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, and all things science

• I’m a “crazy cat lady.” I’m the proud mama of a 10 year old spoiled tabby cat named Cleo

• I’ve been singing as long as I’ve been able to talk and currently sing in a rock cover band. Check us out at www.parksideband.com

• I’m a ridiculous, die-hard, obsessive, third generation St. Louis Cardinals fan (GO ‘BIRDS!!)

• I’m terrified of monkeys ( I had a “traumatic” experience while traveling in Nepal….)

• My favorite activities include reading, writing, traveling, hiking and mountain biking in the beautiful Colorado rocky mountains, and spending time with my family and friends.