A four time CrossFit Northeast Regionals Competitor, Coach Kia has been involved in coaching and competing in CrossFit since starting in 2008. Coach Kia appeared in the first ever CrossFit Regionals held in Albany’s Capital Region, and has been pushing herself ever since! Kia’s passion for competing is only outdone for her relentless love to coach and help people!

Athletics Achievements

• 2010 & 2011 CrossFit Regional Team member
• 2013 & 2014 CrossFit Regional Team member
• 2016 & 2017 Granite Games Team member
• 2017 Wodapalooza Master’s Finalist 35+
• 2017 Crossfit Games Masters Qualifier 35+ (Top 200 Worldwide)

Education and Certifications

• BA, Biology: The Sage Colleges
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• Crossfit Kids
• Crossfit Gymnastics
• Crossfit Mobility
• CrossFit Olympic lifting
• RKC (Russian Kettlebell Certified)
• Attitude Nation – Weightlifting Seminar
• USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coaching
• Favorite Movie: Sister Act II