Our staff
Professionals dedicated to helping you stay fit in a welcoming environment
Director / Personal Trainer/ CrossFit Coach
NASM - CPT, CrossFit Level 1, SilverSneakers Instructor, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Prior to assuming the role of director, Alicia served as an RHF trainer, manager and volunteer coordinator for eight years. She is passionate about equipping Rainier Valley residents with the tools necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Alicia studied sociology and nursing. She enjoys tennis, traveling and training for CrossFit competitions.
Manager / CrossFit Head Coach / Personal Trainer
NASM - CPT, CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Patrick works as a gym personal trainer and group training coach, helping RHF members workout get closer to their fitness goals. He loves how dynamic the representation of RHF members are: people from different races, cultural beliefs and religions overcome social boundaries and economic barriers and work under one roof. Patrick says, "My objective is to encourage sustainable development among marginalized communities by sharing knowledge as a means of empowering the community."
Manager / Personal Trainer / CrossFit Coach
NASM - CPT, CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids Level 1, SilverSneakers Instructor, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Marla is passionate about engaging with RHF members, whether she's facilitating a training, teaching a class, or assisting in the general operations of the gym. She received a bachelor of science degree in biology and also studied kinesiology and psychology. While at university, Marla played women's basketball. She continues to enjoy sports, hiking, and working out.
Personal Trainer / CrossFit Coach / Apprenticeship Program Manager
NASM - CPT
Abbie first came to Rainier Health and Fitness as a RHF CrossFit member and then soon fell in love with the community in the main gym as well. She started working at Rainier Health and Fitness in 2019. Her favorite part of each day is the conversations she gets to have with members. She enjoys being active in many different ways (CrossFit, hiking, Yoga, running, biking, and maybe someday she’ll face her fears and give downhill skiing a try.)
Sherieka Trotter
Member Care Lead
Bio coming soon.
Maraya Smith,
Personal Trainer / Marketing Coordinator
NASM - CPT
Bio coming soon.
Keven Haywood
Member Care Support
Bio coming soon.
Melanie Urrea
Member Care Support
Bio coming soon.
DaNeisha Jackson
Bio coming soon.
Andrea Lavare Malagon
Group Class Coordinator
Bio coming soon.
Personal Trainer / SilverSneaker Instructor / CrossFit Coach
NSCA - CPT, CrossFit Level 1, American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification, SilverSneakers Instructor
Buiford has grown up in the Rainier Health and Fitness community. He started working at RHF in 2013 and has supported individuals of all ages from youth to senior citizens in the Southend community. He has a Bachelors in Exercise Science from and specializes in sports-specific & strength training that are suitable for all fitness levels. In addition to his work at RHF, Buiford coaches student athletes (both wrestling and football) at local high schools in the area.
Mayra
Personal Trainer / CrossFit Coach
Bio coming soon.
Ben McKenzie
Personal Trainer
Bio coming soon.