Education

• B.S., Wisconsin Lutheran College
  Major: Sport & Exercise Science
  Minor: Coaching
• M.S., Concordia University Chicago
  Concentrations: Applied Exercise Science, Sport Nutrition
• American Heart Association BLS and First Aid Instructor

Background

Before instructing, I had been on WLC's campus for my undergraduate program in Sport and Exercise Science. Now I instruct in the same program, which has experienced tremendous growth!

Choosing a career field was never much of a question for me. I worked as a certified personal trainer and health coach for several years in a variety of settings. I've coached a wide range of clientele goals such as lifestyle change, weight loss, muscle building, weightlifting, nutrition coaching, and mindfulness/mindset coaching. It has become very apparent to me that there is no one size fits all, so it’s essential to tailor programs to the individual.

I truly enjoy learning and educating others on the benefits of prioritizing their own health and wellness through fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. I have been instructing at WLC since 2022. In addition to my work at WLC, I still train some one-on-one clients in an online format. Some of my favorite activities outside of WLC include resistance training, kayaking, cooking, playing with my dogs, and camping.

Teaching

Current Courses

• PED 100 - Health and Wellness: Lifelong Fitness
• PED 200 - First Aid, CPR, and AED
• SPE 210 – Strength and Conditioning
• NTS 240 - Principles of Human Nutrition
• NTS 300 – Sport Nutrition

Research Interests

• Master’s Research: Nutrition for Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes

Scholarly Works and presentations

• Student Athlete Club Discussion: Mental Health and Nutrition for Athletes (Spring 2025)

Professional Membership

• American College of Sports Medicine

Service

• On campus certifications for Basic Life Support, CPR, AED, and First Aid on campus (including nursing, education, exercise science, and the athletic departments)
• Academic Advisor
• Nutritional Sciences major curriculum and proposal
• Program Director of the new Nutritional Sciences major (NTS)
• Faculty supervisor for the Sport and Exercise Science Club