Laura
EDUCATION
- Master of Science: Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology concentration
- Bachelor of Science: Sports Medicine, Nutrition Minor
- Graduate Certificate: Epidemiology, in progress
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength & Conditioning Association)
- Certified Athletic Trainer (National Athletic Trainer’s Association; in holding)
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (American Council on Exercise)
- Certified Spinning® Instructor (Mad Dogg Athletics)
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor (American Red Cross)
- TRX Credential
- TRX Sports Medicine Credential
- YogaFit Level 1 Training
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP
- American College of Sports Medicine (Member)
- Idea Health and Fitness Association (Member)
- American Council on Exercise (Member)
- American Public Health Association (Member)
- National Fitness & Wellness Institute Planning Committee
- MAHPERD Annual Meeting Presenter
- NIRSA Fitness & Wellness Institute Presenter
- Midwest FitFest Annual Conference Presenter
- Michigan American College of Sports Medicine Presenter
- Midwest American College of Sports Medicine Presenter
HONORS & AWARDS
- Women’s Health Magazine Action Hero, 2014
- Grand Valley State University Service Award
- Michael J. Stevenson Award
- NSCA Special Recognition/Appreciation Award
- NSCA Certification Commission’s Bronze Award
- Governor’s Council Silver Healthy Workplace Award, GVSU
- Governor’s Council Silver Healthy Workplace Award, Steelcase
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Breakthrough Health and Wellness Global
- Grand Valley State University
- Pennock Hospital
- Rehabilitation Professionals
- Michigan State University
- University of Michigan MedSport
- Independent Contractor, Consultant, and Private business owner
GRANT FUNDING
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, $60,000.
- Grand Rapids Community Foundation, $104, 580.
- American Lung Association, $6,600.
VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- West Michigan Environmental Action Council, Board Member
- Women’s Health Magazine – Run 10 Feed 10, Team Lead and Fundraiser
- Feeding West Michigan – Service Learning Partner
- Girls on the Run – Coach
- Kid’s Food Basket – Volunteer
Lee
EDUCATION
- Master of Education: College Student Affairs Leadership
- Bachelor of Science: Clinical Exercise Science
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor (American Council on Exercise)
- Certified Spinning® Instructor (Mad Dogg Athletics)
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Certification (American Red Cross)
- TRX Credential
- TRX Sports Medicine Credential
- YogaFit Level 1 Training
- TEFL Certification
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
- Idea Health and Fitness Association (Member)
- Midwest FitFest Annual Conference Presenter
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- FlexCity Fitness
- Grand Valley State University
- Vitruvian Fitness
- Power Wellness
VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Feeding West Michigan – Service Learning Partner
- Kid’s Food Basket – Volunteer