Living the ACE Mission. Sabrena lives the ACE mission by staying active through regular exercise and spending time outdoors with her husband and many pets (2 dogs, 2 cats, and several backyard chickens). 

Working at ACE. Sabrena is the senior director of science and education. On a typical day, she leads a team that develops educational content for exercise professionals and health coaches, as well as directs ACE-supported research initiatives with various partners. When sharing about physical activity Sabrena often says, “Seek out things you enjoy and try something new every once in a while.” 

Education and Experience. Sabrena has decades of experience helping people find ways to become physically active. From working one-on-one with clients to leading group fitness classes to teaching and developing curricula at universities, Sabrena has always had a passion for supporting people as they start and maintain a physically active lifestyle. A graduate from the University of Kansas, her research interests include understanding how the motivational climate influences optimal experiences for participants in various exercise settings. 

PhD Psychology of Health and Physical Activity 
MS Kinesiology 
BS Exercise Science 
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach 
Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach 
ACE-certified Health Coach, ACE-certified Personal Trainer, ACE-certified Group Fitness Instructor