Meet our Staff
Jennifer Peters - Fitness Coordinator
Aaron - Intern He is a junior at Ohio State. He is getting his undergraduate degree in Sport & Leisure Studies and hopes then to go on for a master's degree in psychology. He would like to become a school psychologist. He currently has an associate degree in art from Ohio State Marion.
Alexa – Instructor Alexa is working on her Ph.D. in sociology at Ohio State. She loves the stress relief working out provides and is currently teaching Indoor Cycle and Body Sculpt.
Alyse – Instructor/Monitor A third year textiles and clothing major, Alyse teaches fitness classes as well as monitors. She enjoys working for group fitness because fitness is such an important part of everyday life, and she likes to be a part of that.
Annie – Instructor A certified yoga instructor trained at OM yoga in New York City, Annie holds a B.A. from Middlebury College in Vermont. Annie is currently a MFA candidate in the Department of Dance.
Ashley – Instructor/Monitor Ashley is a third year student studying human nutrition and education. She enjoys motivating and interacting with people in a fitness setting. She loves teaching both aerobics and body sculpting classes. Ashley also stays active by running in local races and half marathons.
Brei – Instructor Brei is a first year student who is planning on majoring in athletic training. She loves cycling both inside and outside, weight training, and any other type of physical activities.
Brittany – Monitor Brittany is a freshman majoring in political science. She enjoys working out, cycling, and taking step classes. Brittany's excited to work with others and is even more excited to get people interested in staying fit and healthy.
Chelsey – Instructor Chelsey an Ohio State alum, is a current Licensed Massage Therapist, personal trainer, and certified Group Exercise Instructor. She has been an instructor for group fitness since 2001 because she just can’t get enough of this awesome program!
Cortney – Monitor Cortney is in her first year at Ohio State as a sophomore and she absolutely loves it! This is also her first year working with group fitness as a monitor. She is a business major at The Fisher College of Business.
Dan – Monitor Dan is in his fourth year at Ohio State and is working on his bachelor’s in international studies. He is an enlisted member of the Air National Guard in Security Forces. He both enjoys and is very involved in weight training, running, and anything that has to do with fitness. Dan loves working with group fitness at the RPAC because of the atmosphere and the people he gets to interact with everyday.
Darien – Instructor A fourth year student in computer information systems, Darien has three years of experience with group fitness. He is a sergeant in the Ohio National Guard and teaches boot camp and core challenge classes.
Elaine – Instructor/Monitor A third year student, Elaine enjoys teaching and participating in a variety of fitness classes. She loves the motivation, variety, and fun provided by everyone involved with the group fitness program.
Eric – Instructor He is a senior majoring in finance and minoring in philosophy. This is his third year working for group fitness. He enjoys pushing his participants to working their hardest, but keeps his classes very laid back and chill.
Helanah – Instructor As a graduating student working on her B.A. and M.A. in linguistics and German, Helanah is in her third year of working with the group fitness program. She specializes in various forms of yoga because she enjoys the physical and mental strength a balanced yoga practice brings to her life. Helanah encourages all participants to venture deeper into themselves by including a yoga class in their weekly workout regimen.
Jasmine – Instructor This is Jasmine's fourth year teaching for group fitness. She has taught and continues to teach a variety of strength and cardio classes. Jasmine is pursuing a degree in exercise science and plans to attend chiropractic school after graduation. She looks forward to seeing plenty of new and familiar faces in her classes this year. Go Bucks!
Jean – Instructor/Monitor/Supervisor A third year nutrition & community health major, Jean is a competitive power lifter, training at Westside Barbell, and is a member of the OSU Powerlifting Club. She also serves in the Air National Guard as a Services Journeyman. Jean has training in fitness and recreation and says that she loves to see people train hard and gain results.
Jill – Instructor/Monitor A second year exercise science and human nutrition major, Jill is excited to be a part of the fitness team and can't wait to teach some fitness classes. She loves running and looks forward to working with the staff and future class participants.
Kristie D. – Instructor/Monitor A fourth year vocal music education student, Kristie has one year of experience teaching body sculpting and mixed aerobics. She hopes to use her past dance experience to teach a water dance class in the future! Kristie also teaches piano and voice lessons, and loves to challenge both her music and fitness students.
Latoya – Instructor A fitness class instructor for more than six years, Latoya is back to teach Cardio Funk classes. She says she loves the funky, hip-hop dance aerobic workouts she knows you have missed over the summer. Latoya is back on the scene and ready to get you familiar and confident in saying one phrase: “You suckas got served!”
Lauren – GAA Lauren received her BS in physical education from DePaul University in Chicago where she first realized her love of promoting health and fitness. She is in her second year at Ohio State, pursuing a master's degree in sport management. After spending her first year as the GAA for the sport club program, Lauren has developed a true appreciation of the diverse range of physical activities and programs offered by the Department of Recreational Sports. She is also excited to be able to work with a young, excited, and passionate staff. A quote she lives her life by daily is, "the Fountain of Youth is movement." ~ M. Thrower.
Lucy- Guest Instructor Lucy is a certified Guang Ping Yang Taijiquan and Tai Chi for Arthritis instructor. She is the 2005 Gold Medalist of the San Diego Grand National Championship for Guang Ping Taijiquan. She has studied Yang, Sun and Chen styles of Taijiquan as well as several styles of qigong including Shiba Luohan Gong with Master Shi, Zheng Zhong and Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang and Marriage of Heaven and Earth Qigong with Laoshur Nina Deerfield. She is currently a board member of the Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan Association.
Lydia – Instructor/Monitor Lydia is a second year dietetics major with minor in Spanish. She enjoys running, working out, reading, and hiking. Lydia is excited to be able to teach and help people better their lives.
Meghan M. – Instructor/Monitor A graduate from Indiana University with degrees in sociology and Spanish, Meghan is a second year graduate student in the Department of Sociology. She enjoys teaching both Step and Stretch classes and believes that exercise should be both functional to daily life as well as fun.
Megan W. – Instructor Megan is in her second year of instructing for group fitness and is a third year dietetics major. She teaches mostly strength-based classes but is looking forward to completing Cycling Training during winter quarter. Megan loves OSU football, running, and helping people live active and healthy lifestyles!
Michelle G. – Instructor A fourth year exercise science student, this is Michelle's third year teaching. She has a passion for fitness and teaches such classes as Get on The Ball, Pilates, Express Abs, Balance and Sculpt, and BOSU Abs. She is also a certified personal trainer. She loves to work out and is always up for trying new things.
Paige – Instructor/Monitor Paige is a third year psychology major. She horseback rides, enjoys kickboxing and loves tennis, music, and does photography when she can. Paige is hoping to learn from the program and its students, and teach as much as possible to help people lead a healthy lifestyle. Holistic health is the way to go!
Rachael G – Instructor A third year Ph.D. student in sociology, Rachael has been attending group fitness classes since she was an undergrad at Ohio State where she majored in psychology and criminology. She especially enjoys kickboxing, cycling, and body sculpting and looks forward to the opportunity to be involved with the program as a fitness leader.
Rachael T. – Instructor/Monitor A fourth year psychology major, Rachael has three years of monitoring experience and has been an instructor for one year. She danced in high school and has participated in group fitness classes for the last two years. She says she enjoys weight lifting and instructing kickboxing, cycling, and step classes.
Rachel W. – Instructor/Monitor/Supervisor A second year student double majoring in Dietetics and Exercise Science, Rachel is a transfer student with an Associate Degree of Applied Business Management. She teaches all different types of classes, loves encouraging and challenging her participants, and occasionally exposes them to the metal music genre.
Rashmeet – Instructor Rashmeet has been practicing yoga for the last 15 years. As a traveler, she has attended many different types of yoga classes which exposed her to different thoughts of yoga; it has also allowed her to integrate them herself and reflect what yoga is to her. Rashmeet has completed her instructor training course in yoga which she took to further her technical skills and allow her to share the fruits of her knowledge to benefit others. She prefers a blended form of Hatha, Vinayasa and Kundilini Yoga in order to have a balance in physical and mental strength in life. Rashmeet believes yoga is for you, so practice to enjoy.
Shell- Monitor Shell is a sophomore in her first year at Ohio State. She is a native of the Columbus area and transferred from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. She plans on majoring in mass communications and enjoys working out and playing softball.
Stacyann – Instructor/Monitor A senior student in industrial and systems engineering, Stacyann is a new instructor and monitor. She is excited to work with individuals in promoting a healthy lifestyle and hopes to add some Caribbean flavor to her classes.
Stefani – Instructor/Monitor Stefani is a second year marketing major and art minor. She actively participates in tennis, dance, mountain climbing, kayaking, and running. She enjoys taking Step, Kickboxing, Cycle, and Body Sculpting classes and can't wait to teach her own!
Steve – Monitor Steve is entering his senior year at Ohio State and is majoring in sports and leisure studies. This is his first year as a monitor with group fitness. In his spare time, Steve enjoys being around friends and being physically active. He also is entering his second year as a state licensed baseball umpire.
Tony – Monitor Tony is a second year physics major on the pre-med path. He is originally from North Canton, Ohio. This year, Tony is also working as a Resident Advisor for the German House. He enjoys running, playing basketball, and playing backyard football. Tony is excited for group fitness for the upcoming year.
Wylie – Monitor A second year transfer student from Kent State, Wylie is in his first year at OSU and with the Group fitness program. Wylie is a Civil Engineering major and enjoys weight lifting, running, baseball, basketball, and football. He is always willing to answer questions and help wherever he can.
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