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MARYBETH DZIUBINSKI

MaryBeth is a highly respected global fitness industry leader with over 30 years of experience in group exercise programming. She is currently a Senior Fitness Specialist and was a former National Trainer with the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program. MaryBeth was honored by AEA as Global Aquatic Fitness Professional of the Year. MaryBeth is an R.Y.T. and the co-creator of YOQUA™. As a skilled health and wellness professional, she inspires others to commit to long-term health and fitness goals.

TOM FORD

Tom holds a degree in Exercise Science along with 16 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer. He is a favorite adjunct professor teaching athletic training with over 30 year’s experience in aquatics. Tom has provided personal training, team coaching, and classroom education in the fields of sports medicine, fitness, and aquatics.

JEWELL FOWLER, MA

Holding a master’s degree in Sports & Performance Psychology, Jewel also carries a Bachelor of Education in Physical Education. She is the Resort Operations Supervisor at the Marriott Vacations Worldwide and has been in the fitness industry for over a decade. She is currently the Recreation Program Coordinator for her local county parks and recreation department. Jewell is an ACE certified group fitness instructor and has taught numerous formats throughout her career.

ZULY GARCIA

Zuly Garcia is an Aquatic Fitness Trainer with Indigo Aquatics. As the National Team Coach for Artistic Swimming (17 and under) in Puerto Rico, she offers aquatic fitness programs in hotels, communities, and hospitals. Over the past 20 years, she has excelled in public relations, advertising, social media, marketing, audiovisual production, writing, speaking, and coaching. Currently, she focuses on enhancing athletes’ wellness and performance through energy healing, mindset coaching, and writing.

ANN GILBERT

Ann Gilbert is the fitness industry’s premiere educator on exercise and aging. A successful owner and operator of Shapes Fitness for Women, she oversees over 50 Personal Trainers and Group Fitness professionals, coordinating extremely successful fee-based small group training programs including functional training for the older adult involving strength, balance, coordination and independence. As an ACE / IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year, Ann is a featured, sought-after and popular speaker at IHRSA, FBA- Succeed, Club Industry, SCW MANIA®, and IAFC Conventions. Ann is an industry leader and education expert helping to develop and teach the following SCW Certifications: Active Aging, Aquatic Exercise, Group Fitness, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. (Supported Exercise for Ageless Training.).

DOMINIC GILI

Dominic Gili, an award-winning Aqua Fitness Specialist from Sydney, Australia, is renowned for his innovative, engaging, and challenging water workouts that have captivated fitness enthusiasts worldwide. As founder of AquaFitnessOnline.com and cofounder of AquaAlliance.com.au, Dom has pioneered a new wave of on-demand aquatic exercise experiences, blending creativity and expertise to support Aqua Exercise instructors and inspire individuals to reach their fitness goals. With a passion for wellness and a commitment to excellence, Dom continues to make waves in the fitness industry, shaping the future of aqua fitness one workout at a time.

TANI HAGGARD

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in dance and psychology, Tani has been involved in various dance, theater, and sports programs since adolescence. Her passion for athleticism carried over through the years into college. Shortly after moving and with a degree in hand she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease. A life-changing move to Florida and 4 autoimmune diseases later Tani is living her passion with a career in health and fitness: bringing electric energy, strength, and endurance to the fitness world. She currently serves on the Fitness Team at Trilogy Orlando, an active aging community in central Florida.

CHERI KULP

Cheri Kulp has been a certified fitness professional for over three decades. She holds a degree in Special Education and is the Co-Founder of the successful aqua dumbbell program, WATERinMOTION® Strength. Cheri is currently the choreographer for WATERinMOTION® Original and a marathoner, triathlete, and winner of two national bodybuilding competitions. Cheri has starred in over 100 Fit Pro videos and shares her vast experience and passion for teaching by presenting at SCW MANIA® conferences nationwide. She holds certifications in numerous land-based and aqua programs, including AEA, NASM, WATERinMOTION®, ARC, and Les Mills.

ROSIE LEMONS, MS, ERYT-200

Rosie has almost 20 years of experience teaching and counseling, both virtually and live, all aspects of fitness, yoga, leadership, and organizational development. She holds a Master of Science degree in Human Development and served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Rhode Island. She is an ERYT and C-RYT, ACE CPT, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist. She holds several SCW certifications from Group Ex to Personal Training and Aquatics. Rosie currently serves on the Fitness Team at Trilogy Orlando, an active aging community in central Florida.

GIA LUCY

Gia Lucy is an EAA international fitness trainer, group fitness instructor, published author, and the founder of Aqua Body Strong. With a background as a competitive gymnast and coach, Gia is enamored with movement, balance, and strength. She holds a B.S. in Biology from CSU, Fullerton, and has owned and operated a 1500-member health club. Gia continues to share her passion for fitness by teaching Aqua Body Strong® signature classes, gymnastics, dance, and water fitness worldwide.

CONNIE MARTIN

Connie is a seasoned fitness movement specialist, sought-after Speaker, fitness Presenter, and entrepreneur. She owns Connie Martin Presentations, LLC. She is an SCW Fitness Idol Award winner, who won as the first Aqua performance. Awarded the #1 Life Time ARORA instructor by HOKA-by metrics in the US. 2024, and Presented at over 20 SCW Mania conventions. Connie holds a BA. from ISU, and MA. from Aurora University, A.F.A.A., A.E.A., SCW, and CPT, she is a lead performer and expert in her field.

IRENE MCCORMICK, MS, CSCS

Irene McCormick, MS, CSCS has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and is an award-winning fitness professional, a published author, a keynote speaker, and a university lecturer. Currently the Regional Director of Group Exercise for Genesis Health Clubs in Iowa, Irene is a Master Trainer for Savvier Fitness, and the former National Group Ex Director of OrangeTheory. As an IDEA Instructor of the year, Irene is a former TRX Master trainer, and focuses her virtual Fit Workouts w/Irene where she exclusively trains women over 40.

ELIZABETH MOONEY

Country Fusion® was created and founded by Elizabeth Mooney. Elizabeth has been a dancer since the age of 2 and has taught fitness for over 10 years now. She has produced and directed her own Off-Broadway show and has owned her own dance studio in NY. She recently moved to Nashville, TN, where she now resides and has opened Country Fusion® Headquarters. Founder of Burlesque Booty Camp as well as Country Fusion®, Elizabeth is a successful entrepreneur with instructors all over the world teaching Country Fusion, a professional dancer, choreographer, and a highly experienced dance instructor. You can catch her dance choreography with some of today’s top country artists and dancing on Broadway in Nashville.

IRENE PLUIMMENTZ, PT

Irene PluimMentz became a licensed physical therapist in the Netherlands before immigrating to the United States. She is the co-owner of One Step Beyond, Inc. Physical Therapy. Irene’s passion for anything “water” led to becoming an AEA certified instructor. She integrates her knowledge of hydrodynamics with physical therapy into all of her sessions. Irene is the inventor and developer of the Aqua-Ω adjustable drag resistance water exercise equipment.

JEANNETTE PYLE

Holding a degree in Dietetics and Human Performance, Jeannette has been working in the fitness industry for over 30 years and is currently the Director of Wellness & Fitness at the SaddleBrooke TWO HOA. Jeannette has a passion for working with the 55+ population creating programs and classes to improve their active daily lifestyles helping them to lead fun, energetic and fulfilled lives.

SARA VANDENBERG, MS

Sara is a Minnesota-based fitness presenter with nearly 15 years in the fitness industry. She is a WATERinMOTION Champion and has appeared in WATERinMOTION fitness videos since 2021 as a lead presenter. Sara is a Master Trainer, Presenter, and Content Creator for the SOUL Fitness Brands and a member of the LES Mills TAP Team. Sara has a degree in Human Services, a Masters in School Counseling and holds certifications through numerous fitness programs including ACE, SCW, and BogaFit.

ZORAIDA (ZORY) SEPULVEDA

Zory is an SCW Fitness Idol winner and works as a Holistic Health Coach, Presenter and Mindful Movement Specialist. Founder of “ZS-Wellness” and creator of WEPA Fitness, she’s a former AFAA Examiner for the Caribbean region. She possesses multiple certifications with over twenty four years of experience in the fitness industry. Zory has designed fitness programs for the government and corporations in Puerto Rico, and continues to work as a contributor for fitness and wellness pro-conventions, magazines and TV/Radio shows across the island.

JAMIE VACCA, MSEd

Jaime Vacca, from Brooklyn, NY, is a seasoned fitness professional with over 20 years of experience in dance, fitness, and education. As the Program Director at an Italian American Community Center and a YMCA instructor, she represents all LaBlast Fitness formats in NYC. Jaime, ACE certified, has worked with people of all ages and abilities, fostering a passion for health and wellness in her community.

MANUEL VELAZQUEZ

Manuel Velazquez is a WATERInMOTION® Platinum program choreographer and the Faculty Leader of the SCW Yoga 1 & 2 Certifications, as well as the SCW Tai Chi Certification. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Manuel has been recognized as “All Around International Presenter of the Year”. He is also an RYT-200 Yoga certified instructor and is the Head Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico (outside of San Diego).

 

JENNA
BOSTIC
MARYBETH
DZIUBINSKI
ANN
GILBERT
CHRIS
HENRY
JEFF
HOWARD
SARA
KOOPERMAN, JD
CHERI
KULP
ROSIE
MALAGHAN, MS, ERYT-200
JESSICA
PINKOWSKI
MANUEL
VELAZQUEZ
BILLIE
WARTENBERG

Jenna Bostic

Jenna Bostic is an international Zumba® Education Specialist for Zumba® Fitness. She has been presenting for Zumba® since 2008 and leads instructor trainings in Zumba® Basic 1, Zumba® Basic 2, Zumba® Step, Zumba® Toning & Aqua Zumba®. Jenna was the featured ZES for the one-on-one choreography on the ZIN #35 DVD and ZIN TV for both Aqua Zumba® & Zumba® Toning. Jenna has a degree in Exercise & Sport Science and holds ACE, AFAA, and AEA certifications in group fitness, personal training, and aqua fitness.

MaryBeth Dziubinski

MaryBeth is a highly respected global fitness industry leader with over 30 years of experience in group exercise programming. She is a Senior Fitness Specialist, a former National Trainer with the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, was honored by AEA as Global Aquatic Fitness Professional of the Year and has advanced training in older adult exercise. MaryBeth is an R.Y.T. and the co-creator of YOQUA™. As a skilled health and wellness professional, she inspires others to commit to long-term health and fitness goals.

Ann Gilbert

Ann Gilbert is an owner and operator of Shapes Fitness for Women, in the Tampa Bay area. She oversees the operations of as many as 8 certified Personal Trainers, 15 Group Fitness professionals, and coordinates fee-based group personal training programs, is a faculty member of The Shapes Fitness Academy, leading educational workshops for the Franchise chain. Ann teaches the popular Launch Program, designed to mentor new trainers into the growing business of Personal Training. She was awarded ACE / IHRSA Personal Trainer of the Year and has been a popular speaker at Club Industry, SCW MANIA®, IAFC, and IHRSA Conventions for decades.  Ann has written for Fitness magazines, Club Success, Club Solutions, and AKWA, and has been viewed as Tampa’s Fitness Expert, on Fox 13’s, Good Day Tampa Bay, bi-weekly for the past 5 years. Ann acts as an education expert for SCW Fitness Education, teaching the following Certifications: Active Aging, The Fundamentals of Aquatic Fitness, The Fundamentals of Group Fitness, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T.®.

Chris Henry

Chris is a WATERinMOTION® Champion and Master Trainer. Chris has been featured in numerous videos and is known for his leadership skills and creative abilities. He has worked at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Centers for 16 years and currently manages their Timonium, Md. facility, including group ex and personal training, where he recently received his second Leadership Award, voted on by his team and peers. Chris is certified through AEA, AFAA, as well as ACE, as a Certified Personal Trainer and a certified BODYFLOW® and BODYPUMP® Instructor through Les Mills.

Jeff Howard

Jeff Howard has a degree in kinesiology, is an international fitness presenter, SCW Faculty Member, and successful entrepreneur. As a highly sought after fitness consultant, Jeff has traveled extensively, living abroad to elevate fitness standards for Virgin Active in South Africa and Puerto Rico where he founded the Golden Door Spa, as well as managing facilities in the U.S., such as Equinox in Chicago. He has been featured in numerous fitness videos and is a world-renowned celebrity trainer, appearing on several national TV shows, including Bravo’s popular Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. During the pandemic, Jeff launched “Jeff Howard’s Athlete’s Club”, a successful fitness streaming channel, as well as “Jeff Howard Fitness”, a fitness studio in Louisville, KY. Passionate about education and inspiring fitness professionals to reach their fullest potential, he has spent the last decade as a premier educator at industry conventions, including IDEA World, and a proud, long-standing SCW Faculty Member leading the GX Certification and Aqua Certification.

Sara Kooperman, JD

Sara, CEO of SCW Fitness Education and WATERinMOTION®, is a visionary leader who has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published author, podcast presenter, and sought-after industry trailblazer. Sara has a unique ability to share her passion and devotion towards fitness education through her humor, enthusiasm, and her effervescent no-nonsense personality. She serves on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank, was on the Women in Fitness Association Board of Directors and is a proud inductee into the National Fitness Hall of Fame. Sara currently serves on IHRSA’s Headlight Committees for Facility Standards and has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry.

Cheri Kulp

Cheri Kulp has been a certified fitness professional for over three decades. She holds a degree in Special Education from Wester Chester University and is the Co-Founder of the successful WATERinMOTION® aqua dumbbell program, WATERinMOTION® Strength. Cheri is currently the choreographer for both WATERinMOTION® Original and Strength programs, a marathoner, triathlete, and winner of two national bodybuilding competitions. Cheri has starred in over 100 FitPro videos and shares her vast experience and passion for teaching by presenting at SCW MANIA® conferences nationwide. She holds certifications in numerous land-based and aqua programs, including AEA, NASM, WATERinMOTION®, ARC, and Les Mills.

Rosie Malaghan, MS, ERYT-200

Rosie Malaghan, MS, ERYT-200,  has over 15 years of experience teaching and counseling, virtually and live,  fitness, yoga, leadership, and organizational development. Rosie holds a Masters of Science Degree and served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Rhode Island. She is an ERYT and C-RYT, ACE CPT, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and holds several SCW certifications. Rosie currently serves on the Fitness Team at Active Aging Community at Trilogy Orlando.

Jessica Pinkowski

Jessica is the Fitness Supervisor for On Top of the World Communities and The Ranch Fitness Center and Spa. Jessica has been a fitness professional for over 25 years and holds certifications from ACE, AFAA, FAI, and AEA, and she is a Certified Posture Specialist with the National Posture Institute. Jessica is a presenter for the International Council on Active Aging and SCW Fitness Education.

Manuel Velazquez

Manuel Velazquez is a WATERInMOTION® Platinum program choreographer and the Faculty Leader of the SCW Yoga 1 & 2 Certifications, as well as the SCW Tai Chi Certification. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, Manuel has been recognized as “All Around International Presenter of the Year”.  He is also an RYT-200 Yoga certified instructor and is the Head Instructor at Rancho La Puerta Resort & Spa in Tecate, Mexico (outside of San Diego).

Billie Wartenberg

Billie has over 28 years of experience in the fitness industry. She was awarded SCW Fitness Idol in 2016 and holds personal training and group exercise instructor certifications through SCW.  She earned a BA from Grand Canyon University and is a master trainer for Barre Above™, Tabata Bootcamp™. Billie draws on her experience as a former competitive cheerleader to bring high-energy, enthusiasm, and encouragement to her classes. She is also a U-Jam Instructor and the Fitness/Wellness Manager at Trilogy Orlando.