• BS in Recreation with concentrations in Outdoor pursuits, Therapeutic Recreation, Marketing, Advertising and Physical Education
• Certified Cancer Fitness Trainer through the Cancer Fitness Institute and Colorado Parks and Recreation
• 14+ years in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer/ Club Manager
• ISSA/ MBG Certified Natural Trainer: CNT2- level 2 
• Eischens Yoga Alignment practitioner
• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• NCTRC Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist CTRS
• CPR/ AED/ First aide certified

 Accomplishments/ Hobbies:

• Pikes Peak Double 2011 (Ascent and Marathon on Consecutive days)- Ascent (4:50) Marathon (7:13)
• Pikes Peak Marathon 2010 (6:58)
• Blazeman Warrior, Eagle 179, Boston Marathon fundraising Finisher  War On Als.com
• Boston Marathon finisher 2004, 2008, 2009 (3:37)
• Hartford Marathon finisher 2003, 2006 (3:17)
• Steamtown Marathon 2001 (3:45)
• Utica Boilermaker 10 Year veteran 1999-2009 (67:18)
• Mt. Washington Road Race 2004, 2006, 2009 (1:39)
• Ultimate Green Mtn adventure race 2003, 2004, 2005 (2nd place finisher) 
• Weight Watchers Walk-It Challenge coach/ mentor