I’ve been a Y member for 20 years, but I started working here as a personal trainer 13 years ago. Before that I worked in finance. I was falling into a depression. The direction I was going in life didn’t feel right. I decided I needed to get back to my passion: working out and helping people. Now I’m in the best shape of my life, and I’ve lost over 100 lbs.

The Y gave me a platform to do what I love. I get to help people get into the best shape of their lives. It is so important for me to stay fit for myself, my family, and my clients.

When I work out with my clients, I help them through good times and bad. Their goals become my goals. And together as a team, we get to fight toward those goals. The connection with them means everything. No matter if they’re older than me or younger than me, I grow a bond with them that is so special. You don’t realize the impact you can have on a person’s life. 

The Y has changed me in so many ways. I’m humbled. But what they’ve given me the most is the opportunity to be me. The Y allows me to take what I love to do and help change people’s lives. The best gift the Y gives anyone is allowing them to be themselves.

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