Meet The Fitness Staff
Our Group Fitness Instructors, Fitness Specialists, and Personal Trainers are certified and offer effective and safe workouts in a fun, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. Our friendly Event Staff and Office Assistants are here to help answer any questions you might have about Fitness & Wellness programs and services.
Join the Team!
If you're already certified and have experience instructing, complete the Employment Application. If you don't have experience and aren't certified, we'll teach you! Apply to join the Group Fitness Mentorship Program!
Student Staff
AINSLEY
Group Fitness Instructor - Mindful Movement Yoga
Major: Environmental and Sustainable Studies
Fun fact: I love going on hikes and going outside!
ALYSSA
Group Fitness Instructor - POP Pilates & Louie's Dance Party
Major: Exercise Science
Fun Fact: I am on the GVSU Dance Team!
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AMELIA
Group Fitness Instructor - Total Body Strength & Strength & HIIT
Major: Health and Physical Wellness
Fun Fact: I can walk on stilts!
AVA
Group Fitness Instructor - Cardio Dance
Major: Elementary Education
Fun Fact: I love to run!
BRY
Certified Personal Trainer
Hi, I’m Bry! I am an NSCA-certified personal trainer and a senior pursing a degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Business. I specialize in female wellness training, but I love helping anyone feel strong, capable, and confident in their body. I enjoy working out, cooking, reading, learning, and drawing.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I like to bake!
FRAN
Group Fitness Instructor - POP Pilates
Major: Advertising & PR
Fun fact: I'm terrified of windmills!
CHRISTINA
Group Fitness Instructor - DJ SPin
Major: Elementary Education
Fun fact: My goal is to someday write and illustrate a children's picture book.
FRANKIE
Certified Personal Trainer
My name is Frankie, and I’m a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist, as well as a powerlifter with the GVSU Strength Club. I focus on smart, performance-driven training to help people get stronger and more resilient.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I like to play cards!
GIANNA
Certified Personal Trainer
My name is Gianna Serpico! I am certified by NSCA for personal training and I teach Laker Lift here at GVSU. My major is exercise science and I enjoy working out and learning about all things exercise and health.
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I like to play soccer!
HAYLEY
Group Fitness Instructor - Party Pedal
Major: Nursing
Fun fact: When I'm nervous I sing the The National anthem
JULIANNE
Group Fitness Instructor - Bike to the Beat
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Fun fact: I love to hike!
LOLA
Certified Personal Trainer
Hey, I’m Lola Smith! Looking to get into the gym while feeling comfortable and confident? I'm the trainer for you! I’m a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a Women On Weights coach, looking to make all my clients and participants feel like their best selves!
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I am part of the Equestrian Club!
MADISON
Group Fitness Instructor - Line Dancing, Step it Up!, and Barre
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Fun fact: I'm on the dance team for the Grand Rapids Gold Basketball Team
MARLO
Group Fitness Instructor
Major: Psychology and Exercise Science
Fun fact: I competed in a national award winning show choir all four years of high school!
MICHAEL
Group Fitness Instructor - Heavybag Kickboxing, Flow & Glow Yoga, Spin & Stretch, Power Pedal, and Laker Lift
Major: Exercise Science
Fun fact: I am a barista and a coffee addict!
NATALIE
Group Fitness Instructor - Bootycamp
Major: Marketing
Fun fact: I love to travel!
REAGAN
Group Fitness Instructor - Build & Burn, Strength & HIIT
Major: Supply Chain Management
Fun fact: I am from a beach town
Contracted Staff
Hillary
Synergy
Career: Children's Protective Services Supervisor with the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
Favorite food: Beef rice
Fun fact: I enjoy taking tap dance classes
Joy
Group Fitness Instructor - Joy Ride
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MEGHAN
Group Fitness Instructor - Throwback Ride
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Professional Staff
ALLISON
Yoga, Personal Trainer, General GX, Strength
Career: Assistant Director- Fitness
AMY
SPIN® , TRX®, Yoga, Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer
Career: Associate Director- Recreation & Wellness
MAGGIE
Fitness Program Assistant, Group Fitness Instructor - Character Conditioning
Major: Master's in Occupational Therapy
Fun fact: I love sailing and skiing!!
NICK
Personal Trainer, Graduate Assistant
Major: Biomedical Science
Fun fact: I enjoy spending time at the beach!
NATASHA
Fitness Coordinator, ACSM-CPT
Education: B.S. in Exercise Science and MPH Physical Activity in Public Health
Fun fact: I speak more than one language! Si, es verdad!