Staff and Instructor’s Bios

Genny began her career as an instructor in 2010. She started by teaching Zumba Gold to older adults and fell in love with the possibility that she had to impact their lives through movement. Now that she leads the Always Active program, she has the opportunity to incorporate movement, strength, cardio and flexibility in one class. For her it is rewarding and powerful to see participants who could not move well, regain their independence, build a community and continue to live their lives to their full capacity.

Inspired by her mother’s battle with severe osteoporosis, Sue sought to assist seniors in maintaining fitness and active lifestyles. Serendipitously, she found an opportunity to volunteer with the Always Active program, which provided training. Under the guidance of Dr. Christian Thompson (USF) and Jim Spinelli, she learned to lead group strength and flexibility classes, with additional training in Fall Prevention. Now, after nine years, Sue serves as a regional coordinator and exercise leader at the Aquatic Park Senior Center and the Always Active Program, supporting seniors in their fitness journeys for the past seven years.

Dr. Chris is an Associate Professor at the Kinesiology Department at University of San Francisco. He has been teaching with Always Active since its inception in 2007, and he created the Fall Prevention Program that is offered at 30th Street Senior Center and Aquatic Park Senior Center.  Reducing fall risk and improving fitness in older adults is his career passion.

Susan has been teaching fitness for over 17 years and works as a personal trainer and group fitness leader.  Prior to her work in fitness, Susan danced professionally for many years & still occasionally performs. Movement has been her life for 50 years, and she loves to inspire others to experience health & fitness.

Ann’s teaching journey began years ago as a ski instructor. In 2013, she joined the Always Active program as an assistant. Ann completed her American Senior Fitness Association training in 2014 and Functional Aging Institute training in 2017. Passionate about enhancing balance, range of motion, and strength in adults, she has crafted programs for both youth and seniors and has experience working with Alzheimer’s and M.S. patients. Thrilled to be part of Always Active, Ann is delighted to assist students in improving their health and functional abilities.

Tiffany likes to teach older adults to make them healthier, stronger and happier – that is her goal. When she sees them move and smile it gives her energy, it makes herself healthier too!

Jackie was born and raised in sunny San Diego and relocated to Sacramento after living in San Francisco for 27 years. At 40, she realized that life isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. The progress of growing and turning challenges into learning opportunities and being empowered by what one does. For her, this progress was rekindled when she resumed an active lifestyle. She began her second act, working at a women’s fitness center in my Outer Sunset neighborhood in San Francisco, CA. Before long, she was teaching circuit classes and managing the gym. She discovered Zumba Fitness in 2007 and was hooked. She instantly fell in love with the music and knew this is what she was looking for.

Eva has taught Always Active for 5 year. She enjoys teaching Always Active because she gets to meet many seniors during each class and enjoys seeing their smiles.  She has noticed the elderly population need more health knowledge, and she was fortunate to participate in Self-Help for the elderly (Department of Nutrition) where she helps seniors to learn about nutrition and health exercises.

Linda has been instructing the Always Active Exercise Class for over a decade. Being a senior herself, she finds teaching this class beneficial for her own well-being. She firmly believes that in Always Active classes, seniors not only make friends but also enjoy the class, thus avoiding isolation.