Erin Connolly
Erin is pursuing a graduate degree in Campus Recreation Leadership and is expected to graduate in May 2015. Erin is from Sugar Land, Texas and was a competitive swimmer most of her early adult life. Erin graduated with honors from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida in May 2013 with her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She worked at the Recreation and Fitness Center at Florida Atlantic University for three and a half years. She worked mainly in the fitness department as the fitness manager, a personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, a small group training instructor and a nutrition specialist. Erin was very involved in Campus Recreation and received the William N Wasson award as well at the NIRSA Region II award during her final year at FAU.
Erin's favorite hobby is working out. Her favorite ways of training are weight lifting, running and vinyasa yoga. She also loves competing in fitness events, whether it is a half marathon, a tough mudder, or a crossfit competition. She describes herself as very passionate and driven. Her favorite quote is "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't -- you're right" by Henry Ford.
