Raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, my fitness journey began when my father put me in Taekwondo from the ages of 6 to 12 years old. This is the beginning of when I developed a true sense of self- discipline and an understanding of the importance of form and technique in the way one moves, things I carry with me to this day. My weight training journey started when I joined my school’s football team from seventh grade to my senior year. I was definitely not the best player on the field, but the weight room is where I shined. My junior and senior years I joined our high school’s first weight lifting team.

After high school, I spent some years at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, wandering with an undeclared major, less of the fact that there was nothing I wanted to do and more of the fact that I could see myself doing everything. It wasn’t until I took a Personal Wellness class, and learned about the 7 Dimensions of Wellness, that I was inspired and declared for a major in Exercise Science. After 2 years at UALR, I transferred to the University of Central Arkansas, which had an overall better curriculum for the field. Joining UCA was one of the best decisions I’ve made, surrounded by a building of people who shared the same passion for health and fitness as me. After 3 years at UCA, I received my Bachelors in Exercise Science!

After graduation, I left Arkansas to support my sister, who moved to the Roscoe area for work. After a few years, I found myself in a more sedentary lifestyle, and just found myself unhappy not being around like minded people. So last year I declared I would make a change for the better and focus on my nutrition, health, and surround myself with those who share a passion for fitness. This led me to finding and joining Iron Army Performance Center. Iron Army has invited me to join their coaching staff, giving me an opportunity to use my degree and to help improve the lives of those in our community.