FITNESS STAFF

MARIA SULLIVAN     
FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Maria was born and raised in Chicago, IL, but her journey in health & wellness started 10 years ago in Los Angeles, California when her brother got her a gym membership. It changed her life forever. She began to realize how healing exercising can be for a person's physical and mental health.

Maria was first hired at the West Cook YMCA in 2015 serving as a Member Engagement Representative, where her passion for health and wellness would blossom. During her time at the Y, she became a certified Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. Maria has instructed a variety of classes, at various intensity levels, with a focus on strength and conditioning. 

Maria is excited to return to WCY, where she can apply what she has learned throughout her wellness journey. She wants to motivate and inspire members to lead a healthy lifestyle and make their fitness goals a priority because everyone deserves it and can do it! “Let’s do this together.”

Certifications: AFAA Group Fitness Certification in 2017 and is currently working on obtaining her Yoga, and Personal Training certifications.