Doug Blake

Director of Education, CPT Course Instructor

Doug Blake, known by most as the “Scientist,” has been teaching trainers the science of nutrition and the human body for 30 years. Mr. Blake is one of the nation’s top educators in the sciences of exercise and nutrition. Doug is truly a walking encyclopedia, and he possesses a very rare ability to help personal trainers comprehend complex sciences in a fun and engaging way.

Corey Ritter

Director of Operations, CPT Course Instructor

Corey Ritter has been featured on CNN, FOX, CBS and many other publications and news networks. He built a personal training franchise employing over 300 personal trainers in 6 states. He has over 15 years of industry experience and is known as one of the most effective personal trainers. Corey has helped hundreds of personal trainers launch their own successful businesses/brands!

Dina Blair

GFI Course Instructor

Dina Blair teaches the Stand Out From the Crowd workshop. Dina started in the health and fitness industry over 20 years ago as a Personal Trainer, Weight Loss Consultant and Group Exercise Instructor. Her passion lies with teaching fitness professionals how to grow a thriving robust business.

Jessika Anderson

NC Course Instructor

Gida Hammami

Operations

Andrea Wisdom

Administrative Assistant

Andrea Wisdom is Body Design University's Administrative Assistant. She enjoys interacting and assisting the students of BDU with any questions or concerns. In her spare time she enjoys the performing arts and various outside fitness activities.

Elijah King

Student Administrator

Elijah King is the Student Administrator, also known as the CEO Chief Encouragement Officer at Body Design University. He brings over 10 years of professional customer service to the school, always making sure that his customers have the greatest experience possible. Elijah graduated from Georgia State University, with a bachelors degree in business finance. Elijah has always been into "Health" and that's what directed him towards BDU. He plans to help all students at the school to become the best certified personal trainer possible.

Latonja Francois

Tuition Specialist

Latonja Francois is the Tuition Specialist for Body Design University with over 20 years of experience in as a Financial Adviser. She attended Southern University of New Orleans, and she studied Communications and Journalism. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and event planning.

Todd Bontrager

Admissions Advisor

Todd Bontrager is Certified Personal Trainer with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He was previously a personal trainer at Body Design Personal Training in midtown Atlanta where he trained over 70 clients. He recently graduated from Body Design University's 2-week live Personal Trainer Certification Course.

Tanya Clark

Admissions Advisor

Over the past decade, Tanya Clark has dedicated her passion for students and their success in a career of recruitment and retention. Tanya has gained significant knowledge and experience working with students in traditional and non-traditional school settings, ensuring they stay on track in their educational journey. She loves to guide, motivate, and witness the transformation in the lives of the people she has been able to coach. Tanya is a graduate of the University of Alabama and considers herself lucky to impact and assist the students here at Body Design University.

Jesse Harada

Admissions Advisor

Jesse Harada is a Texas native who graduated from West Texas A&M University with a BS in Sport & Exercise Science and went on to become a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. He has spent time coaching in corporate wellness facilities, personal training in studios, and managing personal training teams. He loves the opportunity to help other personal trainers succeed in the industry through Body Design University!

Jessica Moore

Admissions Advisor

Chris Carapella

Club Operator

Robert Herrin

Internship Trainer

Lee Haney

Instructor

Lee Haney teaches the Total-Lee Awesome workshop. Lee has more than 30 years of fitness and nutrition experience with eight consecutive World Bodybuilding Championships to his credit. Over the years, Lee has trained professional athletes and celebrities, serving as a consultant for some of the best nutritional supplement companies in the world and was appointed Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Marzia Prince

Instructor

Marzia Prince teaches the Women's Bikini Competition Preparation workshop. Marzia is an award-winning health and fitness expert with over 12 years of experience. Competition coaching is just one of her many specialties. She’s an IFBB pro with an impressive competition history including several wins. She teaches the Women’s Bikini Competition Preparation Workshop available online. She is currently writing a book inspired by the #healthinista lifestyle she is known for!

Umama Kibria

Instructor

Umama teaches the Social Media Hacks workshop. Umama, CEO of SASS Brands, specializes in social media and event marketing. Her passion for health & fitness allowed her to connect with industry professionals to empower their brands through social media. She teaches the Social Media Hacks Workshop.

Tissilli Rogers

Instructor

Tissilli Rogers teaches the Independent Trainer Success workshop. She is a celebrity Trainer, IFBB Pro Figure Model and transformation expert. She is the founder and CEO of TISSFIT, a full service fitness and wellness company shaping bodies and building minds. She offer a variety of programs for individuals and corporations including personal training, specialty bootcamps, nutritional consultations, virtual coaching, and more.