Irene Gardner

Irene Gardner has a diverse work experience in the field of sports and fitness. Irene is currently working as the Head Coach for Women's Rugby at the University of San Francisco. Prior to this, they worked as a Sports Dietitian at Fitbod and as a Professional Rugby 7s Coach at Premier Rugby Sevens. Irene also served as a Rugby 7s Coach at Berkeley All Blues Rugby Club and as a Personal Trainer at Raise the Bar Fitness. Irene has experience in nutrition counseling and performance as a Registered Dietitian at IG Nutrition & Performance and Kaiser Permanente. Irene also has a background as an athlete, having represented the United States in Rugby as an Athlete for USA Rugby and served as the Athlete Advisory Council Representative for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Additionally, they have international coaching experience serving as the Jamaican Women's National Team Coach for Rugby 7s.

Irene Gardner has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science from the University of California, Berkeley, which they completed by 2007. In 2008, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition at The University of Alabama, which they completed by 2009. Prior to their university education, Irene attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for that period.

In terms of additional certifications, Irene obtained the Certified Personal Trainer credential from the American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness) in August 2017. In March 2015, they earned the certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Irene also became a Registered Dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in July 2008. There is a mention of a "Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management," but no information is provided regarding the specific institution or the date of achievement.