As we close out our UW Fitness Day Community Coaches Corner series, we’re celebrating the incredible instructors and partners who bring this event to life across all our campuses. From Husky Stadium to UW Bothell, UW Tacoma and Harborview Medical Center, the UW Fitness Day community coaches show up in a big way.
UW Fitness Day is more than a workout. It is a shared moment to step away, move your body and feel connected to something bigger across the UW community. It’s not too late to sign up and join us.
- Seattle campus at Husky Stadium
- Harborview Medical Center at View Park
- UW Bothell at the ARC
- UW Tacoma at the University Y
Meet our final round of Husky Stadium community coaches
Ferrah Seifert
Ferrah Seifertshefayoga – Roosevelt
Ferrah brings a grounded, mindful approach to movement through yoga, creating space for participants to slow down, reconnect and move with intention. At shefayoga, she is part of a welcoming and inclusive community that emphasizes both physical and mental well-being.
shefayoga discount: Enjoy 20% off all classes and memberships.
Morgan Jenson
Morgan JensonSeattle Dance Fitness
Morgan has been in the fitness industry for six years, starting as a dancer before expanding into personal training and group fitness. She now teaches strength, dance fitness and pole, bringing high energy and a strong belief that movement should feel fun and freeing.
Her advice: “Get out of your head and have fun moving your body!”
UW’s Seattle Dance Fitness discount: 10% off any class pass.
Floyd Collins Jr
Floyd Collins JrEquinox – Seattle
Floyd is a personal trainer focused on building strength, confidence and sustainable performance. At Equinox, he works with clients across experience levels to develop strong foundations and push toward their goals in a supportive, high-performance environment.
Equinox – Seattle discount: UW faculty, staff, and students enjoy exclusive benefits at Equinox, including waived invitation fees and preferred membership rates.
Kara Stone
Kara StoneSeattle Bouldering Project – U District
Kara represents a movement-first approach to fitness, rooted in climbing, strength and mobility. At Seattle Bouldering Project, she helps participants explore new ways of moving, building functional strength and confidence through play and community.
Seattle Bouldering Project discount: Enjoy a reduced membership and no joining fees, plus special rates on summer camps.
Christopher DeGoede
Christopher DeGoedeEquinox – Seattle
Christopher brings a performance-driven approach to training, focusing on strength, conditioning and long-term progress. His coaching style emphasizes consistency, proper technique and helping clients unlock their full potential.
Equinox – Seattle discount: UW faculty, staff, and students enjoy exclusive benefits at Equinox, including waived invitation fees and preferred membership rates.
Karen Cornelio
Karen CornelioUW Recreation / Zumba
Karen is a longtime favorite in the UW community, leading high-energy Zumba classes through UW Recreation and The Whole U. With years of experience and a loyal following, she creates a welcoming, joyful space where everyone can dance, sweat and feel part of the community.
Take Zumba with Karen: Join Karen’s weekly Zumba classes open to UW employees.
Sharon Lei
Sharon LeiEquinox
Sharon brings a balanced, client-centered approach to training, helping individuals build strength, confidence and consistency in their fitness routines. At Equinox, she supports a wide range of clients, focusing on creating an encouraging environment where everyone can feel successful.
Equinox – Seattle discount: UW faculty, staff, and students enjoy exclusive benefits at Equinox, including waived invitation fees and preferred membership rates.
UW Tacoma – University YMCA Student Center
UW Tacoma Fitness Day brings the same energy, connection and movement to the south sound, creating a space for students, staff and community members to come together through fitness. Hosted at the University YMCA Student Center, this location highlights the strength of local partnerships and the power of movement to build community beyond campus.
Whether you are joining a group run, trying boxing for the first time or slowing down with yoga or Tai Chi, UW Tacoma offers a welcoming, inclusive environment to move in a way that feels right for you.
Pamela Draper
Pamela DraperPamela has been a WSU Master Gardener since 1996 and a Tai Chi Chih instructor for over 27 years.
She brings a calming, intentional approach to movement, helping participants build balance, focus and awareness through gentle, flowing practice.
Her advice: “Focus on calmness, balance, softness and settling into your body.”
Amos Freiheit
Amos has been a YMCA run coach for over two years and brings his passion as an avid runner and soccer player into every session.
His run club welcomes both students and community members, focusing on endurance, strength and connection through movement.
His advice: “Life’s short… running makes it seem longer.”
Ruthie White
Ruthie teaches bootcamp and boxing, bringing high energy and a strong focus on building a supportive fitness community. With a background in teaching boxing at WSU, she is passionate about helping people feel strong, confident and connected.
Her advice: “Show up for yourself, try something new and have fun.”
Nick Brodeur
Nick teaches power and vinyasa yoga, blending strength, balance and mindfulness.
His journey into movement started with distance running and evolved into yoga as a way to create balance, leading him to pursue teacher training and share that experience with others.
His advice: “Don’t hesitate to try anything that calls to you.”
Celeste Cole
Celeste ColeCeleste has been teaching movement since 2018 and is certified in yoga and mat Pilates. She has taught across a wide range of settings and brings a holistic lens to her work, also practicing as a therapist in Tacoma.
Her approach emphasizes connection, mindfulness and overall well-being.
Her advice: “Let this be a day of growth, connection and a little bit of fun.”
UW Bothell – ARC
UW Bothell Fitness Day offers a chance to pause, reset and move together in a welcoming campus setting. Hosted at the ARC in partnership with UW Bothell Recreation, this midday session is designed to help you recharge, connect and return to your day feeling refreshed.
Whether you are stepping onto your mat for the first time or returning to a familiar practice, this Vinyasa Flow class invites you to move with intention, build strength and find a moment of calm in the middle of your day.
Coach Samantha
Coach SamanthaSamantha is a third-year Business Administration student at UW Bothell and a leader in campus fitness programming. In addition to teaching Yoga Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga, she serves as the Student Program Coordinator for fitness, supporting events, mentoring instructors and helping build a strong, connected recreation community.
UW Bothell Recreation: Join group fitness classes and explore wellness programs at the ARC.
Harborview Medical Center in View Park
Harborview Fitness Day brings high-energy movement to the heart of UW Medicine, creating space to step outside, recharge and connect with colleagues. Set in View Park, this midday bodyweight class offers an accessible, energizing way to reset during the workday.
Led in partnership with Ampersand Fitness, this session focuses on strength, mobility and functional movement using just your bodyweight. Whether you are new to fitness or looking to challenge yourself, this class is designed to meet you where you are and leave you feeling strong and recharged.
Steph Duryea
Steph DuryeaAmpersand Fitness
Steph is a NASM-certified personal trainer who brings a fun, energetic and empowering approach to every session. She specializes in strength training, functional mobility, boxing and women’s health, helping clients build confidence and reach goals they once thought were out of reach. Her coaching style is rooted in connection, motivation and celebrating what the body can do.
Steph is passionate about creating a supportive environment where people feel encouraged to show up, push themselves and enjoy the process.
Ampersand Fitness discount: Special membership rate with exclusive 24-hour access to Harborview employees.
More than movement
UW Fitness Day is about showing up for each other. As a Husky Strong signature event, we’re proud to give back to our community, raising over $22,000 for the UW Food Pantries thus far in 2026. You can be part of it by making an optional donation through the UW Combined Fund Drive in support of Husky Strong.
Thank you to our sponsors!
UW Fitness Day is possible because of our partners BECU, TIAA, Decathlon, Husky Mobile, UW Medicine, and UW Athletics!