Work Experience

2007-2009  Adjunct Faculty, Santa Fe Community College, Health, Education, and Recreation.
1998–present   Nia Technique Instructor Trainer
2001   Present, Director, Nia Education and Training, Santa Fe, NM
1996–2001    Owner/Director of NiaSpace, Body+Mind+Soul Fitness, Austin, TX
1993–present    Nia Technique Instructor
1995–1996    Fitness Coordinator, UT Austin Rereation, Austin, TX
1992–1995    UT Aerobics Club Coordinator, UT Austin, Austin, TX
1990–1991    Financial Coordinator, Littlefield Athletic Club, Austin, TX
1985–1990    Owner Operator of Merry Maids Home Cleaning Franchise, Austin, TX

Other Qualifications
1999    Nia Black Belt First Degree
1998–present    ACE Mind-Body Faculty Member
1991–present    American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Instructor
1997    Nia Black Belt
1995    Nia Brown Belt
1994    Nia Blue Belt
1993    Nia White Belt
1991–1993    ACE Certified Personal Trainer
1985–1991    AFAA Certified Aerobics Instructor

Past Presentations
“The Nia White Belt Intensive,” multiple dates and locations, since 1998.
Discovering Anatomy, Santa Fe, Boulder, San Antonio, 2009/10
Feeling Good Being You, Wellness Center, Santa Fe Community College.

“Form and Freedom—Exploring the Art of Movement with the Nia Technique,” May 18, 2002, Tucson, AZ
“White Belt Update,” Nia Teacher continuing education, April 27 & 28, NiaSpace, Austin, TX.
“Integrating Personal & Professional Growth: The Lifestyle of the Fit and Famous,” Mind Body Expo, San Jose California, 2002.
“The Many Faces of Nia: an Introduction to Mind-Body Fitness,” multiple dates, Milwaukee/ Albuquerque/ Dallas/ Austin/ Los Angeles/Santa Fe
“Full Self-Expression Through Body and Spirit,” UT Austin, January. 99.
“The Art of Motion,” NiaSpace, September, 98.
“Exploring the Edges,” Women's Chamber of Commerce, November, 97.
“Nia, A New Fitness Alternative,” National Wellness Symposium, September '97 and Whole Life Expo, Austin, 97.
“The Magic of Mind/Body Integration,” NiaSpace, November, 96.
“A Focus On Mindfulness,” 3M, November, 96.
“Pleasure-Based Wellness—Programming for Balance,” Natl. Intramural and Recreational Sports Assoc. Conference, April, 96.
“Programming for Balance,” Austin Wellness Coalition, January, 96.
“Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life,” 3M, March, 95.
“The Journey of Embodiment,” UT Austin, Office of Human Resources staff training program, Aug. & Oct., 95.
“Diet Free Forever” Workshops, presented at UT Austin, Motorola, 3M, River Bend Church and River's Edge Athletic Club, 93-95.