Diane Vives

Diane Vives has a diverse work experience in the wellness, fitness, and education industries. Diane is currently serving as the Senior Director of Wellness and Fitness Professional Education at KnowFully Learning Group. In this role, they oversee the strategy and operations of AFPA, a brand under KnowFully Learning Group, and manages the creation of certification and continuing education products for health, wellness, fitness, and nutrition professionals.

Prior to their current position, Diane held various roles at Functional Movement Systems. Diane started as a Lead Instructor in 2014 and later became the Director of Education. In these roles, they focused on developing educational course structures, revising course materials, and ensuring quality standards for functional movement screening certification. Diane also played a role in content development and delivery for educational events.

Diane also established their own company, Vives Training Systems, in 2004. As the Owner, Director, and Performance Training Specialist, they provided educational workshops covering functional training philosophy and program design. Diane also offered curriculum development and training for companies in the fitness, sports performance, and healthcare industries.

In 2020, Diane joined MOBO as the VP of Education. In this role, they developed the educational vision and philosophy supporting the brand's self-myofascial release tool, created live and online education courses, and managed the education team and resources.

Earlier in their career, Diane served as the Director of Fit4Austin, where they designed and managed a training facility known for its adaptability and progressive functional training experience. Diane also utilized the facility as a host site for professional education and internships in the fitness and rehabilitation fields.

Overall, Diane Vives has extensive experience in leadership, curriculum development, and educational training in the wellness, fitness, and education sectors.

Diane Vives has a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which they obtained from PennWest California in 2005-2006. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in the same field of study from Florida Atlantic University in 1995-1997. In terms of additional certifications, Diane is a Certified Golf Fitness Specialist from TPI (Golf Health and Fitness) since 2010. Diane also holds certifications as a Level 1, Level 2, and FCS from Functional Movement Systems in the same year. Additionally, Diane is a Certified Personal Trainer obtained in 2014, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist obtained in 1997, both from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).