Gina Feliciano, PhD, BCBA, NASM-CPT

Professional Experience: Immediately following her graduation from Fordham University, Gina began a career working with children and adults of varied physical, social, and psychological abilities. Building on this practical experience, she then achieved Masters Degrees in Psychology and Education and ultimately was awarded a PhD in Special Education from Columbia University with a board certification as a Behavior Analyst. Several positions in educational administration further enhanced her skills in education and teaching, performance assessment, curriculum design and team development. Sixteen years of professional and educational accomplishment has endowed Gina with an unsurpassed capacity to measure, motivate, and educate individuals and organizations.

Athletic Experience: Gina’s passions extend beyond the classroom. She is an avid endurance athlete with notable achievements and podium finishes in races ranging from 5k’s to triathlons. She is a multiple-time marathon and Ironman Finisher. Her dedication to sport is defined by her boundless enthusiasm for learning new skills, exploring the boundaries of her abilities, and meeting new and exciting people!

Motivation: Gina is committed to uniting her teaching expertise with her joy for activity. Combining effective scientifically derived educational and fitness practices, Gina will instill in children the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle. Because she came to sport later in life, Gina truly understands the value of creating a noncompetitive atmosphere that fosters success and skill development as a means to building fitness abilities and confidence. Her goal is to help children and their families realize their potential not only as athletes but also as healthy individuals.