Aqua Immersion Virtual Conference 2024

Lori A. Sherlock, Ed. D. is a professor in the School of Medicine at West Virginia University. She coordinates and teaches the aquatic therapy curriculum within the division of Exercise Physiology and is proud to state that it is the only one like it in the nation. Lori is an Aquatic Exercise Association and Wavemakers trainer and a member of the Aquatic Exercise Association's Research Committee.  She travels around the globe to educate others on various topics concerning aquatic therapy and exercise.  Additionally, Lori contributes often to scholarly publications and has a great interest in furthering the field of aquatics through research.

Kelly is a global fitness professional inspiring and educating for over 20 years. With a Master’s Degree in Exercise & Sports Science, she is a former Adjunct University Professor and High School Physical Education Teacher. Kelly is a Strong Nation Master Trainer, ZES, and has an extensive fitness background and fitness certifications. She has presented in over 38 countries for many global fitness conference events in both land exercise and aquatics. Kelly is a continuing education provider presenting workshops for instructors, appears in several Zumba DVD’s and monthly specialty ZIN videos, the highlighted instructor in Aqua Zumba Volume 6, and was one of the 2015 Zumba Fitness Concert performers. Kelly lives in Wisconsin with her husband and 2 toddlers, and teaches 16 classes a week for people of all ages.

Marietta Mehanni is not your average fitness presenter. She is a true innovator in the industry and a game changer when it comes to group fitness. With over 30 years of teaching experience, Marietta has won multiple awards and is highly regarded as one of the best educators in the business.

As the Education Coordinator for Gymstick International and the World Master Trainer, Marietta is a true leader in the fitness industry. She is also the co-founder of My Group Move, an online platform that offers exceptional group fitness education to instructors all over the world.

She has trained hundreds of instructors around the world in both land and water-based group exercise. Marietta is particularly well-known for her expertise in aqua fitness, where she has established herself as one of the world's leading presenters.

Marietta's passion for aqua fitness stems from her belief that water-based exercise offers numerous benefits to people of all ages and abilities. Her dedication to this field has earned her a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and inspiring aqua presenters in the world.

Maria Teresa is a dynamic and influential fitness expert, with a passion for dance and wellness that spans over 25 years. Hailing from Mexico, she has been teaching land and water-based fitness classes since 1996, and her career has taken her around the world, from the UK to New Zealand and Australia. Maria Teresa has earned a reputation for her expertise in aqua fitness. She teaches aqua classes and presents aqua workshops to other aqua professionals, inspiring and empowering them to create innovative and effective workouts.

In 2009, Maria Teresa played a crucial role in launching ZUMBA in New Zealand and Australia, training thousands of instructors across the Australasia Pacific region over the past decade. During the pandemic, she has adapted to teaching virtual trainings. Her dedication to the fitness industry was recognized in 2016 when she was inducted to the Roll of Honour by Fitness Australia.

Maria Teresa is a co-founder of the online platform My Group Move, which provides training for new instructors and support for current group fitness instructors. She regularly presents at fitness conventions such as FILEX, FITEX, and ZUMBA, and is passionate about holistic health. In addition to being a certified gut health and well-being coach, she co-founded the 18 Days to Well-being program with her sister Eliza Stone. Maria Teresa currently resides in New Zealand with her husband and two children.

Jenni is an AEA ATS, NSCA-CPT, CEC provider, a national presenter and creator of S’WET™. She has been working one on one with clients and teaching aquatic fitness classes in New York City for nearly two decades. Jenni Lynn believes the perception of water fitness is transforming cross training and soon ALL ages, abilities and genders will be making waves in the pool together.s such as BioExercise and HydroRevolution.