Luisa Espinoza

My love for exercise, workouts, and helping people started with my grandmother, who always had a sense of service to people and the community. I carried that to college in Chihuahua, Mexico, where I graduated in 2004 with a degree in physical education and sports science. During college, I started practicing in a rehab clinic where my job was following the doctor and helping with little things, but I learned all about helping and serving people there. After graduating, I started teaching fitness classes and eventually became a personal trainer, specializing in seniors. Over my 9 years in this field, I've earned certifications in personal training, nutrition for seniors, functional aging specialist, and group exercise classes. I've been teaching Silver Sneaker classes for all 9 years. Currently, I'm in my second year at the Jones Center, a community center in Arkansas, where I oversee programs for seniors, teach Silver Sneaker classes, and manage the Cloud 55 program that focuses on helping seniors learn, have fun, and create community and relationships. I also help with summer camps for kids and oversee La Posada, a Mexican tradition cultural event we celebrate in December that has had a huge impact on my community.