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Our Team
Jenni Hogan
Jenni started emPOWER kids in November 2020, after the COVID-19 crisis changed our lives. Like so many others, she felt the call to give back to the community in a meaningful way. She recognized a void in extracurricular activities for kids, programs that focus on overall wellness. While fun and fitness are most common, mental and social-emotional health programs are rare. In bringing these wellness areas together, emPOWER kids was born. The Wellness Studio opened in September 2021, with the Joyful Movement Gym shortly after in June 2022.
Jenni brings over a decade of experience coaching recreational sports, competitive gymnastics, and Girls on the Run. She attended Marymount University and George Mason University for Elementary Education. She is currently pursuing her RYT 200 yoga certification. When not at the gym, you can find her volunteering at her kiddos' elementary school, hiking a mountain, on the ski slopes or cuddled up with a book!
Vanessa Olson
Vanessa joined Jenni at emPOWER kids in January 2021, just months after the vision emPOWER mission came to fruition. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Vanessa became a gymnast at age 3. After a spinal injury, she transitioned into weight lifting and coaching gymnastics in high school, which sparked her interest in Kinesiology. For over a decade, she has explored the world of meditation, yoga and mind-body connection. She holds her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from George Mason University. When she's not coaching at the gym, you can find her personal training adults, spending as much time as possible outdoors with her doggos, or cooking! Go Eagles!
Coach Emily
Hey there, I'm Emily! I started at emPOWER kids as an intern through George Mason University Kinesiology program. I enjoyed my time as an intern so much that I have continued to work with the kids as a coach here at emPOWER since completing my Bachelor's Degree.
Before college, I was all about sports - soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, martial arts - you name it! Although I've transitioned from playing to coaching, my love for sports remains strong. I still enjoy catching games whenever I can. Go New York Giants! I also love superheroes and traveling.
Our Coaches
Coach Olympia
Coach Olympia
Bio coming soon!
Coach Meg
Coach Olympia
Bio coming soon!
Coach Abby
Coach Sophie
Bio coming soon!
Coach Sophie
Coach Sophie
Coach Sophie
Bio coming soon!
Coach Niko
Coach Sophie
Coach Niko
Bio coming soon!
Our Junior Coaches and Volunteers
Coach Abby M.
Coach Abby M.
Coach Abby M.
Coach Abby has been a volunteer with emPOWER kids since the beginning. She can almost always be found helping with OST Camps, or assisting with classes.
Coach Lucy
Coach Abby M.
Coach Abby M.
Lucy is a 7th grader and has been a competitive gymnast since she was 5 years old. She lives in Arlington and enjoys playing field hockey, swimming and hanging out with her friends. Lucy loves working with young children to help them reach their goals of being amazing gymnasts!