Katy has been a leader in the group exercise industry for many years. She is certified to teach Les Mills formats BODYPUMP, BODYSTEP, BODYATTACK, CORE, and BODYBALANCE, plus is an ACE Group Fitness Instructor. Katy is also a National Trainer, Assessor, and Presenter for Les Mills and trains and evaluates new instructors during their certification process. She has a keen eye for talent, safety, form, and knows how to both motivate and challenge our members. Katy lives local with her husband and 2 children and is an avid outdoor enthusiast, spending her free time hiking, swimming, and skiing. She has a Bachelor’s of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Wildlife Science from the University of Washington and is one of Washington State’s experts on ecology and conservation of the western gray squirrel. Along with her infectious smile, Katy’s experience as a program manager for Green River College and outdoor instructor at REI blends well with her role as Group Exercise Director.