Candice Decker-Oertel

Candice Decker-Stagg is a dedicated professional in the fields of nutrition and fitness, currently serving as a Nutrition Education Advisor at Purdue Extension since April 2022. With extensive experience including roles as a Certified Personal Trainer at Crossroads YMCA since January 2019 and CEO at Oertel Fitness since October 2005, Candice has developed and implemented programs tailored to diverse age groups. Previous positions include Studio Manager at Orangetheory Fitness, where leadership and operational excellence were key, and Management at Starbucks, overseeing hiring and policy implementation. Candice's educational background includes a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University, a Holistic Nutritional Coach Certification from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition, and further studies at Prairie State College and Illinois State University.