Donna Thomas

Donna Thomas is an experienced professional in the fitness and coaching industries, currently serving as the National Education Manager at XSport Fitness since February 2021 and a Certified Life Coach at Joyful Rebel Coaching, LLC since August 2020. With a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from National Louis University and a Bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Donna's coaching approach blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications and a heart-centered methodology. Additional roles include Master Instructor at the Athletics and Fitness Association of America since April 2018 and various positions at Life Time Inc. from October 2015 to July 2019, including National Group Fitness Scout, National Master Trainer for Yoga, and Sr. National Brand Manager for Group Fitness, focusing on quality assurance and fitness education.