Jessica H. Maurer

Fitness Educator & Consultant

Jessica H. Maurer is a wellness consultant, strategist, and keynote speaker helping professionals overcome burnout and improve mental wellness. She empowers individuals and organizations through international presentations, workshops, and consultations, promoting clarity, resilience, and success.

With over 20 years of experience, Jessica has delivered workshops, keynotes, and consulting across industries and on international stages. She has authored widely published content and influences how fitness and wellness professionals approach physical and mental well-being. A 2025 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year finalist, she is now Director of Education at the Mental Wellbeing Association, developing programs that combine science-based strategies with a holistic approach to wellness.

Tyler Valencia, PhD(c)

CEO & Founder of KIPS 

Tyler Valencia, PhD(c), is the CEO and Founder of KIPS. While working for the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), an online fitness education company, he launched his first business, Time 2 Train Fitness, specializing in boot camp and personal training. Time 2 Train Fitness received the distinction of 3X Best Bootcamp and 2X Best Personal Trainer with the Long Beach Press-Telegram. Before founding KIPS, Tyler was the Vice President of the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and Smart Fitness.

Aimee Nicotera, MS

Fitness Presenter & Co-Lead CoreFit Cycle

Aimee Nicotera is an international fitness presenter and Virtual Studio Owner with over 30 years of experience. She has worked as a health coach, high school health educator, corporate wellness advisor, and fitness director. Aimee specializes in developing group fitness programs and has provided consulting, research, and writing services to companies such as Spartan, Life Time, and MOSSA. She continuously seeks innovative ways to enhance fitness and wellness experiences. Aimee holds a BS in Nutrition Science, a Master’s in Health Education, and multiple certifications from ACSM, ACE, and AFAA.

Additionally, Aimee is a Level 3 Applied Health & Human Performance Specialist certified by the Institute of Motion. She created the fitness DVDs 2X2 Conditioning and Take 20!, as well as the E5 COLLECTIVE format. She is a Schwinn Indoor Cycling Master Trainer, a dedicated personal trainer, and an enthusiastic group fitness instructor. Aimee loves running and has completed 24 marathons so far.

Sorta Healthy Jeff (Jeff Payne)

Gym Owner & YouTuber

Jeff Payne is the CEO of Sorta Healthy Trainer Education, a YouTube Channel with 90k subscribers, and Co-Owner of Commence Fitness Personal Training in Southington, CT. He helps both aspiring and seasoned personal trainers become the best they can be.

Desi Bartlett, EdD

Women’s Health Expert & Internationally Published Author

Desi Bartlett EdD, CPT E-RYT, has over 30 years of teaching health and wellness. She is a motivated international presenter and spokesperson. Her teaching style taps into inner joy, making movement an outer expression. Originally from Chicago, she earned a degree in Kinesiology, a dance minor, a Master’s in Corporate Fitness, and a doctorate from Concordia University, St. Paul. She holds certifications in Yoga, Personal Training, Pre & Post Natal Fitness, and Group Fitness, and provides continuing education through Yoga Alliance, NASM, and NCCPT. Desi has worked with companies like Manduka, Gaiam, Equinox, Yogaworks, the US Navy, Mattel, and Frenshe.