Ironman World Championship Finisher 2006 (second in age group) & 2007

Ironman Canada Finisher 2004 (second in age group)

Ironman Wisconsin Finisher 2005 & 2013 (top 30 female overall)

70.3 Ironman World Championship Finisher 2009

70.3 Lubbock 2007 “Did Not Finish”. Flat tires, a bee sting, and quitting. Failure is a fantastic coach.

PhD in Education, Policy, and Leadership Studies the University of Iowa 2015

Masters in Public Health, Community and Behavioral Health the University of Iowa 2009

Bachelors in Philosophy the University of Iowa 2003

Doctor of Physical Therapy school dropout University of Iowa 2004. Failure is a fantastic teacher.

International Coaching Federation, Associate Certified Coach since 2024

Hudson Executive Coach since 2023

American Council on Exercise Coach since 2002

Higher Education Faculty Member since 2016

Running, walking, hiking, biking, lifting, swimming, stretching, infared sauna, snowboarding, skinning, watching college football, listening to music, reading current events, learning, sharing conversation, and attempting to find humor and joy wherever possible! I’ve also recently enjoyed “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Columbo”. What fun!

When I built this website, a dear friend encouraged me to share a little bit about myself with you. Other respected friends encouraged me to remove my failures from this space, but I want to leave them here. My failures, as much as my successes, make me who I am. I believe we are all bestsellers and every one of us has a life story that makes us who we are today. These things I share here simply make me human. That’s it.

Today is your day. I hope you know that you have the power to change your life in big and small ways. You have the ability to reach your goals. You have the opportunity to help others along their journeys, too. I hope you do! Reach out if you’d like to explore our collaborative potential. The first meetings are always free. Be well!