Theresa moved to Walla Walla in 2011 to serve with the AmeriCorps

program from Tampa, FLA. She graduated with her Masters in Exer-
cise Science with a concentration in Sports Enhancement and Injury
Prevention in 2012. She holds certifications from the National Academy
of Sports Medicine including Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exer-
cise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist. Theresa is also
certified through the American
Sport Education Program and
the National Association of
Speed and Explosion. Before
coming to Walla Walla, Theresa
rowed for the University of
Tampa where she received her
Bachelors in Exercise Science.

Special interests include
rehabilitation, special
populations, and sports and
conditioning.
Leslie has been working in the fitness industry since her college days in
Indiana. She holds national certifications from the American Council on
Exercise (ACE) in Group Exercise, Personal Training, Health Coach, and most
recently as an Advanced Health and Fitness Specialist. She also holds
certifications in Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Body Pump, RIPPED, TRX,
and Pilates. She received an MA from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a
BA in Psychology from Anderson University, both of which help her
understand the deeper levels of personal behavior and what it takes to
makes lasting changes. In
addition, Leslie has 11 years of
YMCA experience, with most of
those years at the Blue Springs
YMCA in Blue Springs, MO.

A Mid-Western girl at heart,
Leslie now calls Walla Walla
home. In her free time, she
enjoys camping, hiking,
cooking, and reading a good
book. She is married to Jim and
has three children.
Josh has worked for the YMCA since the winter of 2011. As a
high school athlete, Josh became hooked on fitness and was
always looking for new ways to improve abilities and fitness level
both in-season and out. Josh received his Personal Training
certification from the National Strength and Conditioning
Association and most recently became
certified as a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer.

When not working at the Y, Josh
serves the Walla Walla Community as
a Firefighter for Walla Walla Fire
District 4. In his free time, Josh enjoys
spending time with friends and family,
camping, fishing, skiing, and a host of
other outdoor activities.
Miguel was born and raised in the Walla Walla Valley, graduating from
McLoughlin High School as a year round athlete in 2001. Upon graduation,
Miguel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served 5 years and
completed 2 combat tours in Iraq in 2003 and 2004. During his tour, he was
awarded Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Valor Distinguishing Device.
Before his honorable discharge in late 2006 with the rank of Sergeant,
Miguel obtained a 2nd military specialty, which included the duties of weight
loss management for overweight Marines and workout program design.
Within 3 months of his Honorable Discharge, Miguel worked as a certified
personal trainer at a health club in downtown Portland. Miguel returned to
the Walla Walla Valley upon completion of his Bachelors in Applied
Management and two Associate Degrees in
a similar field.

Fitness Philosophy: Choosing your attitude
about reaching your fitness goals is more
important than choosing the program to
get there. Deciding to think and only speak
positively about exercise and food intake
is necessary to reach goals and requires
expelling any thoughts that are contrary.
Decide ahead of time to get back up if you
stumble. Your time is valuable. Decide to
workout hard with the time you've allotted,
as that time is getting taken away from
other important areas of your life.
Marnie has lived in Walla Walla the majority of her life. She graduated from
Western Washington University in 2005 with a BA in Human Services and
Spanish. She is currently halfway through her Masters program through
Concordia University Irvine. Upon completion, she will receive her MA in
Coaching and Athletic Administration. She acquired her CPT from the
International Sports Sciences Association. One of her special interests
includes strength and conditioning. Marnie is currently working as the Head
Womens Basketball Coach at Walla Walla
University.
Marnie has a little bit of a travel bug. She lived
in Puebla, Mexico from 2011-2013 working
with a sports ministry called Athletes in Action.
One of her greatest hobbies is to go on
adventures around the world and learn new
cultures and languages. She loves talking to
well anyone.
Fitness Philosophy: Move a lot and laugh a lot
and youll be amazed at what your body will do!
Kelli started working at the Walla Walla YMCA 12 years ago. She
recieved her Group Exercise and Pilates certifications in 2011 from
the American Council on Exercise. She is a certified Personal Trainer
through the American College of Sports Medicine and also holds a
Cancer Exercise Specialist certification.

Kelli currently teaches the Cancer and Cardiac
Rehabilitation groups in the Wellness Center
and absolutely loves it! Kellis special interests
include helping people to feel their very best
through exercise and spending time with her
family.

Fitness philosophy: Nothing changes if nothing
changes. Get your body in motion, eat right
and feel great about yourself!!!