Bodybuilding certainly chose me. Becoming an IFBB Pro was the inevitable result of an athlete with a background in Kinesiology, a research interest in Gender Studies and a firm belief in the unlimited potential of the female physique. The time I have spent training represents years of blood, sweat and tears that have resulted in a great deal of personal satisfaction as an athlete, coach and administrator in a variety of settings. I’ve completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Kinesiology from York University where I was a member of both the Varsity Women’s Volleyball and Rugby teams as well as a student in the Advanced Coaching Certificate Program. I am certified as a Level 2/3 NCCP Coach, Fitness Appraiser and Consultant (STFA), Personal Trainer, Spinning Instructor and, as of this April, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Currently, I am a private consultant responsible for implementing personalized strength training systems for various fitness facilities and individual clientele, as well as the acting Fitness Coordinator at Seneca College where I also run the Women on Weights program for female staff, faculty and students. I will be attending Brock University this fall to complete a Master's Degree in Sport and Social Justice.