Cassie Brown

Cassie, an ACSM certified Personal Trainer, will graduate in May with a bachelors in Public Health and Kinesiology. A certified Group Fitness Instructor of 3 years, Cassie wanted to involve herself in a different approach to educating people by leading individuals through the overwhelming world of fitness on a more personal level. A firm believer that anyone can be fit, as long as they find something they enjoy doing on a regular basis, Cassie often prepares unique workouts to keep her clients engaged and their body challenged.

Christopher Anderson

From Dorchester, Massachusetts, Chris was recently certified as a personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). After living a sedentary lifestyle throughout childhood and all of high school, Chris became motivated to change. Through a year of hard work, he lost close to 90 pounds and completely transformed his eating habits as well as hobbies, which now include training for power lifting competitions. The change in lifestyle has motivated him to want to help others through the promotion of physical activity with proper nutrition. Chris has been an inspiration for many of his peers. A Resource Economics major, Chris would like to pursue a career in the fitness industry.

Erin Manning

Erin Manning is a Nutrition major from Needham, Massachusetts who hopes to pursue a career as a registered dietician while exploring and promoting the remarkable benefits of holistic health. Her passion for personal training and fitness developed while she was employed for over two years at Gold's Gym. A passion for achieving optimum health has been a core value of Erin's from a very young age. Erin became certified as a personal trainer through AFAA. Erin played ice hockey and lacrosse in high school and instructed figure skating for several years. Last summer she developed a keen appreciation for the sport of bodybuilding, and engaged in several months of vigorous training while following the appropriate diet regimen. Erin plans to enter a natural bodybuilding show as a figure competitor. Erin has also studied martial arts under advanced instructors. Health and fitness-wise, Erin walks the walk and is eager to assist others.

Jenn Konjoian

A sophmore from Andover, MA, Jenn is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Jenn first became interested in nutrition two years ago when she experienced fatigue during field hockey games. She then worked with a nutritionist to advise her on what to eat to sustain energy. Since then, Jenn has been eager to learn more and share her knowledge with others.

John Conway

John recently became a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Science Association. John plans to complete the ISSA Elite Personal Trainer Course in the future. John first discovered his interest to personal train as a senior in high school. He took an introductory course into personal training; he trained teachers and faculty/staff before classes started in the morning. John was part of the Mansfield High School cross country, indoor and outdoor track program; He enjoys going for long walks and outdoor runs to maintain his cardiovascular fitness. John did not eat healthy or lift weights until finishing high school. He hopes to share his success story with others -- eating a proper nutritional diet and incorporating it with a sound cross-training program will enhance physical and psychological potential. He hopes to get as many students actively involved in the personal training program and moving in a positive direction.

Korey Rousseau

Korey is a senior Kinesiology major from Halifax, MA and is a certified personal trainer through the International Sports Science Association. His interest in sports, fitness and nutrition started in childhood and continued through high school. A senior at UMass, Korey has extensive knowledge of bio-mechanics and the body's nutritional needs. Korey is passionate about teaching others so that they can lead healthier, more active lifestyles.

Sean Dube

Sean is from Uxbridge, Massachusetts and is double-majoring in Biochemistry and Kinesiology. A certified personal trainer with the International Sport Science Association, Sean has been training and developing training programs for over five years. A true passion for health and fitness, Sean spends a lot of time researching the latest and greatest in exercise science. When not trying to find the next big thing in fitness, Sean can usually be found enjoying a good movie or playing guitar. Sean loves fitness because it's not just about how you look and feel through weight training; the dedication and mental focus directly improves every aspect of one's life. In the future, Sean would like to research the effects of proper nutrition and exercise on the body.