Also known as "Wonder Woman," I adopted the nickname because of my fascination with a super hero that truly represents strength and beauty - which is what female bodybuilders represent, too!

I was born and raised in Bristol, CT - the home of ESPN for all y'all who don't know. During my time in the military, however, is when I met a co-worker who told me I should try being a bodybuilder. HA! Never in a million years did I imagine that I would become one, but I learned to never say "never!"

Photo by Reg Bradford

Please check out my website (the Words of Wisdom section) and a few others (bodybuilding.com, andysmusclegodesses.de) to read how I got started!

Rather than list my entire contest history, I will tell you that my very first show in 1998 in Hampton, VA was a great, positive experience as a novice. I competed in 3 more shows, was featured in the Military issue of Muscle & Fitness (May 2000), then took a 3.5 year hiatus to attend graduate school, move, and change careers.

In 2004, my two most rewarding shows were the Musclemania Nation's Capitol Classic and the INBF Monster Mash in Putnam, CT. I was also blessed that year with some wonderful opportunities: (1) I had my own website created (2) I was the female Guest Poser at the fall Musclemania show in Bowie, MD, (3) I appeared in the "Shape Up" section of the December Issue of Today's Black Woman magazine, and (4) I served as the World Gym model for several of its advertisements, which include grand opening flyers for two of its gyms in Maryland, guest appearance with new IFBB Pro Victor Martinez at one of the gyms, and on the big screen (movie ad) at the new Magic Johnson Theaters in Largo, MD. (special thanks to my photographer, Mr. Reg Bradford, for all photos!)

Most importantly, I have met some wonderful people in the fitness and bodybuilding industry and I look forward to continually meeting new people and learning new things - both in the sport and in life in general!