Member Spotlights
Member Spotlight – Desi Bartlett
A Career Rooted in Movement, Learning, and Leadership For Desi, movement has never been just a job. It has been a throughline running consistently across education, leadership, and service for…
Member Spotlight: Siri Chilazi
A Lifelong Love of Movement For Siri, the spark for fitness ignited early at just 3 years old while following along to her mom’s Jane Fonda workout tapes. “I was…
Member Spotlight: Melanie Lewis
For almost three decades, Melanie Lewis has dedicated her career to helping others discover strength, resilience, and confidence through fitness. From her early days in a neighborhood gym to founding…
Member Spotlight: Darlene Miller
With 23 years of experience in the fitness industry, Darlene Miller has been a dedicated member of IDEA® for two decades, drawn to the organization’s commitment to supporting and advancing…
Member Spotlight: Greg Justice
How long have you been an IDEA member? I have been a member for 40 years … I joined IDEA in 1984, while managing a workout center and serving as…
Member Spotlight: Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Being named the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year has been an honor and a powerful opportunity to expand my impact in the evolving health and wellness landscape. I’m…
Member Spotlight: Dexter Jemuel
“As professionals within this industry, we play a pivotal role in shaping the future that our children will inherit,” says Singapore native Dexter Jemuel. “By prioritizing health and well-being, we…
Member Spotlight: Sarah Stack
“I love being able to impact our youth. I love watching these kids grow as athletes and as individuals. They impress me every day with their dedication and enthusiasm.” Sarah…
Member Spotlight: Claire Holston
“I decided that it was time for me to leave Corporate America and do what I love – giving back – so I decided to relaunch my personal training business….
Member Spotlight: Christian Pizarro
“I love bringing people together through fitness. Whether in small group sessions or through my outdoor boot camps, I always find the opportunity for my clients and friends to get…
Member Spotlight: Allison Westfahl
“I never intended to make fitness my full-time career. My dream was to be a classical musician.” Allison Westfahl’s path into the fitness industry wasn’t planned, but it quickly became…
Member Spotlight: Lida Johnson
“It is my vision to empower every individual to change the trajectory of their health through a holistic approach to wellness that does not rely on willpower. I help my…
Member Spotlight: 2024 Issue 3
Lanie Todman If you’ve ever engaged with Lanie Todman, you’ve felt her dynamic enthusiasm and unwavering positivity, leaving a lasting impression of her vibrant and motivating energy. Whether in person…
IDEA Member Spotlight: 2024 Issue 1
Meet four inspiring IDEA members who truly shine: Jolene Swann, Mary Lewis, Chan Gannaway and Elaine Bintz.
IDEA Member Spotlight: Summer 2022
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Karen Sears, Becky Behling and Gail Lind.
IDEA Member Spotlight: March 2021
Meet three IDEA members and personal trainers who truly shine: Shelley Russell, Lindsay Maurer and Desi Bartlett, MS.
IDEA Member Spotlight: January 2021
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Heather Binns, Ling Romulo and Sandy Ellis.
November 2020 IDEA Member Spotlight
Meet three IDEA members who truly shine: Arunima Dutta, MA, Richard Eastwick, MEd, and Suzi Schumacher Mckee.
