Meet the Precision Nutrition Team

Having spent 10 years in digital marketing and e-commerce, Aaron brings a wealth of experience to Precision Nutrition. After overcoming his own health challenges related to food sensitivities, he's passionate about helping others make lasting changes in their lives. Aaron is also a perpetual learner, empathetic communicator, frequent cyclist and dark chocolate enthusiast.

With nearly 20 years in health and fitness publishing, Adam’s accomplishments to date seem to reflect a complete career: 15 years in leading roles at Men’s Health; Chief Content Officer for several top health and fitness magazines; writer of six books, of which a million copies have been sold. Now, Adam joins Precision Nutrition to support his top passion—to use content to help people improve their lives. Adam holds an MS in Exercise Physiology and a BA in Creative Writing, in addition to a CSCS and Precision Nutrition Level 2 Certification.

A web programmer since 1992, Alaina was the the first ‘tech person' at PN, and currently leads our Security, Privacy & Compliance team. While her work at PN keeps her on her toes, Alaina has still found time to teach at Singularity University, co-found a telepresence robotics company, earn a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, co-author our genetic testing e-book, tinker with emotion emulation in robots, and raise a toddler.

Alejandro is a Certification Sales Advisor with over 7 years experience in the Health & Fitness industry, including managing a personal training department. He has a BA in Phys Ed, is a Certified Personal Trainer, and is PN L1 certified. He is passionate about helping people take back control of their own health and outside of PN he is Personal Trainor (the highest performing trainer at his club) and an online coach. He admittedly has a "sweet tooth" and will ride his bike many kilometres for a good pastry!

Holding degrees in History and Journalism, Al supports and celebrates PN clients through the magic of video and audio storytelling. A proud father, family man, and self-professed pop culture junkie, Al enjoys the collaborative, friendly working style of PN and always brings a healthy dose of humor and humanity to his work.

Alex has worked in the health and fitness industry for over a decade, including working in stinky varsity athletic facilities in university, running her own nutrition practice after graduating, and interning as a PN Coach. Eventually, she migrated to writing, and loves the creative exercise of translating ideas into articles. She also develops recipes for PN’s Encyclopedia of Food. Alex is PN Level 1 and Level 2 certified and has a passion for weightlifting. (And she’s got the calluses on her hands to prove it.)

Alyssa is a Certification Sales Advisor and Partner Account Manager with over 12 years’ experience working in multiple settings within the Health and Wellness industry. She has multiple certifications within the health and wellness field, including PN's L1 and L2 Certifications, ACE Certified Health Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer. She is also near completion of a bachelor's program focusing on Psychology and the NBHWC board exam! She is an active-duty military spouse and a mother of 3 who constantly travels to new places and has new experiences. She is a Neurodiversity Advocate, sharing her personal journey with ADHD through motherhood and her career in health and wellness to bring awareness to various communities, normalize neurodiverse experiences, and empower others to embrace their unique abilities! Oh……..and on top of all of that she has a passion for creativity and making things look pretty, whether it’s dancing (she’s been dancing for almost 15 years now), making an infographic in Canva, or helping a friend decorate their home!

Amy is a Project Manager/Office Coordinator professional with over eight years of experience across various industries. She’s a master at recreating and streamlining company processes to make documents and information easily accessible - something she really enjoys doing! She graduated from Trebas with a Diploma in Entertainment Management, George Brown with a Diploma in Fashion Business from and attended Humber College for a semester to learn about Project Management Principles.

Anastasiya is Senior Product Manager with product management experience in the Online Dating industry and in e-commerce. She has a Master’s Degree in French and Spanish Language and Literature and she is passionate about all aspects of product management, particularly finding and implementing elegant solutions to complex problems. And yes - although it sounds professional it's deeply personal to her too! She’s a bookworm and a truth seeker who never goes anywhere without her Kindle. She loves travelling, and when stuck at home for too long admittedly can't stop rearranging her furniture. She’s lived in 7 countries, speaks 6 languages, and adores nature, hiking, architecture, fireplaces, and long deep conversations.

With 20 years of experience across multiple industries including fintech, communications, online dating, and now health and wellness, Aneka brings a strong HR generalist background to PN. As a former competitive track & field athlete, her job combines her love of sport with her passion for developing and coaching people to achieve success. 

Brad is a Customer Care Specialist with a long history with Precision Nutrition. He started his journey as a student - completing both his Level 1 and Level 2 certifications. Brad’s customer service focus also lends to his Coaching career - both with PN and as a successful in home personal trainer. He also owned and operated a CrossFit Gym for six years. His personal passion is helping others overcome obstacles or tensions that are preventing them from living the life they seek.

Brenda is our Senior Financial Analyst. She is an experienced Professional Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry as well as manufacturing. Throughout the course of her career, she has been part of multiple acquisitions, which included team building and system implementations across Canada, and has been the financial lead on new product launches. She has earned her CPA and a Masters in Business Administration from Laurentian University.

Brian is renowned for his expertise in performance nutrition. He's a Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Food Science and Human Nutrition and a long list of credentials and publications (including five books) under his belt. Pro sports organizations like the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Browns trust him for his nutrition consultation, but first and foremost Brian is a PN coach, helping men and fitness pros of all ages and backgrounds achieve their goals and feel great.

Brianna is a Marketing professional with over four years of experience in the digital marketing space. She excels at brand and customer growth-related initiatives, including some amazing social media influencer and PR/media partnerships with Elle Canada and Toronto Life, etc. In her previous role, she helped grow Tina Davies Professional, an industry leader in the permanent makeup space. She was part of a  small team of 15 employees who made it Canada’s 8th fastest growing company in 2018 by the Globe & Mail! She earned her degree in Marketing at Algoma University and continued her education at Brainstation in Toronto with certifications in SEO & Google Analytics.

As a Full Stack Software Developer, Chris has built software for early stage startups in Canada, USA and Germany, spanning a variety of industries including: higher education, digital media, and healthcare. Most recently Chris was a Senior Full Stack Developer at iMD Health Canada, where he helped design and build a digital patient education platform. In a prior life, Chris enjoyed a lengthy and successful career focused on graphic and ux design. Chris currently lives in Dundas, Ontario with his spouse and son. When he's not at work, you can find him flying gliders or practicing guitar.

Dana is Client Care professional with over 20 years of demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining loyal customer relationships. She has in-depth customer service experience with a determination to deliver world-class service. When not at work, she’s likely creating something! Creativity is in her bones! Whether she is painting a picture, or decorating a room, she is always coming up with something unique.

A certified trainer and longtime fitness instructor, Denise has helped hundreds of women achieve successful transformations. Once a chubby child, she has dedicated her life to pursuing joyful fitness and helping others find what works for them. At 50+, Denise is a multi-sport athlete and a vibrant inspiration to her clients.

Once morbidly obese, Dominic shed over 100 pounds, gained muscle, and discovered a deep passion for health and fitness. Today he has an impressive host of certifications and credentials, over a decade in nationally competitive men's rugby, and a powerful, diverse skillset to help his clients achieve their own life change.

A PN veteran, Erin has worked in almost every role at the company, including women's coaching and curriculum development — a background that helps Erin lead complex projects, foster collaboration and nurture team members' unique abilities. Erin has a Masters in Kinesiology, has held positions at top health institutions including Sunnybrook Hospital and Johns Hopkins, and volunteers at her local Crossfit box.

Gabriela is a Content Specialist professional with over six years of experience in web and marketing, with the majority of those years working in the health & fitness industry. She is also a proud web polymath—she has worked as a web developer, designer, marketing coordinator, marketing analyst, and SEO strategist. She earned her Bachelor's degree in New Communication Technologies from Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal. She has also completed various Google Certifications (web marketing & analytics).

A Certified Holistic Nutritionist, ACE certified personal trainer, and Ironman triathlete, Gillian brings both expertise and passion to her coaching clients. Gillian is also Precision Nutrition Level 2 certified and holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Sports Studies from the University of Alberta. Her energy and smile will light up the room (or the computer screen).

Completing PN's Coaching program inspired Holly to change careers and feed her need to help others. A Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert, and a Reiki Master, Holly also has experience in the healing arts. A former food bank user (and, now, lifelong supporter), Holly's compassion and empathetic deep listening is known to help clients experience huge breakthroughs.

Before Ivan became a Software Developer, he wanted to be a medical doctor. For years he was into physiology and biology, until one day, he changed his mind. What happened? He built a website for his dad's company with Python and Django. Even though computers and programming had been his hobbies since childhood, the experience of building a real product completely changed his career path. He is however, still interested in everything related to biohacking and nutrition! In his free time, you can find him watching Dr. Rhonda Patrick or growing microgreens of broccoli, but software development is where his passion lays.

Jason holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Precision Nutrition, along with a BS in Physical Education and Master's in Coaching. He has seven years of teaching experience, including six years as a coach at PN, where he loves working with a clientele with diverse backgrounds, goals, and needs.

Jill has enjoyed over 12 years of content creation, product development, and marketing leadership. She has focused on revenue growth, demand generation, CRO, growth systems and strategies, and driving high-performing teams. She has created content and digital products for global media companies like the National Geographic Society and major health and lifestyle brands like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention, and Runner’s World. Most recently, she worked at a B2C SaaS company where she developed end-to-end customer journeys, optimizing every step from first impression to purchase.

Dr. Berardi (a.k.a. “JB”) is a co-founder of Precision Nutrition, which has become the world's largest online nutrition coaching and certification company. He's an advisor to Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, and was recently selected as one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world by Livestrong.com.

Josh is a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer with a solid foundation in software development and programming principles. Prior to joining PN he worked at A5 as an Email Marketing Consultant with an expertise in SFMC. He is a continuous learner and has completed multiple technical certifications like, Python Certification Program, University of Washington, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant, Salesforce Administrator and Datorama Implementation Specialist. He is originally from the US and when he married his wife Tatsiana in 2018 he relocated to Vancouver, BC where he currently resides! He LOVES coding, stitching data together, and automating tasks! Among Josh’s lists of accomplishments…….Olympic Triathlon Completion in 2013.

After graduating from university with a major in Mathematics and Philosophy, Justin discovered that computer programming is “The Thing” he's most passionate about. So he taught himself to program. Since then he's built many large payment systems that have proved reliable. His endless curiosity about how things work, why they break down, and how to fix them make Justin a natural fit at PN.

Kate uses her knack for sharp, engaging content to connect with and educate PN's hundreds of thousands of followers each day. Her extensive background in exercise science, nutrition, and psychology — including three years working with 1,000 clients as a PN coach — helps make Kate's one of the smartest voices in your Facebook feed.

Kate is a world traveler and adrenaline junkie with a diverse resume that includes a Master's in Psychology; training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and group therapy; and obstacle racing. This eclectic background gives Kate unique insight into the many ways people can discover new territory in themselves, get fit, and come make it through challenges thriving.

With 20+ years in the field, Lance’s skills have resulted in skyrocket-caliber results for big names like CNET, Copy Hackers, Adobe, and TurboTax. A largely self-taught marketer, his innovations are now industry standards for newsletters, copywriting, A/B testing, and opt-in funnels. In his spare time, find Lance practicing mindfulness, making bad dad jokes, and obsessing over high-performance cars.

Laura is WordPress Developer with over 8 years of experience developing websites for Colombian ministries, universities, and small companies in the US. Her development career has been the product of a lot of online courses, and a continued dedication to learn the skills she needed. She loves the fact that she is in a field where she gets to learn something new every day. Laura has an identical twin sister in Colombia who is an amazing cake artist. Her sister has spoiled her so much with her decadent cakes that she finds it very hard to stay away from sweets and chocolate! They were in a band together where they were both singers and composers, and Laura also played the guitar. She attributes being a strong team player her whole life to sharing the world with her twin. She’s passionate about many things including music, photography, watching movies, and anime. She’s into yoga and mobility and she’s also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt!

Laura is an Email Marketing Specialist with experiences in various marketing roles including email marketing, CRO and social media management across various industries, including media, where she has worked for some well-known Canadian magazine brands. Through her agency experience, she has gotten the chance to manage and create email marketing campaigns for small to enterprise level companies. She has a passion for digital marketing and uses her expertise to help companies improve their overall brand awareness and increase online sales/leads. She has a BA in Creative Industries from Ryerson University, and she loves to lead an active lifestyle. In her spare time, you can find her hiking, running, playing sports, or simply doing anything to stay energized! Fun fact about Laura…when she was younger, she was almost cast on a Japanese game show for kids!

After close to a decade as a software developer, Mattia comes to PN via the web agency Unspace. He has worked as an organizer, teacher, and mentor, and researched sensor networks at the University of Padua in Italy. He has now traded Venice for cold Toronto (he swears he only misses the Alps).

Mona is a project manager who brings wisdom from both her diverse professional experience, as well as her rich life experience. She’s worked in a variety of different industries: pharmaceutical, telecom, marketing, banking, and construction. And she’s travelled to even more countries: Thailand, India, Bali, Singapore, Egypt, Germany, Italy, Portugal, England, and basically every Caribbean island you can think of. Mona loves learning, and if there’s ever something that will help her excel in her role, you can bet she’ll put on her research hat and get cracking.

Neil is a Marketing & Digital Analytics Manager with career experiences in both the Healthcare and Technology industries. While great at treating acute and complex illnesses, he believes giving people the guidance they need to live healthy and active lives is often undervalued - yet just as important. His observations have served as a guiding light, pushing his academic and career pursuits forward. He is experienced in working at the intersection of marketing, product and analytics, operating at a start-up and enterprise scale. He has a BSc. from Boston University (where he majored in Health Science), a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics from Bryant University and he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA! He currently coaches part-time and loves being able to provide strategic guidance, accountability, and encouragement to help his clients redefine their impossible. What does he do in his free time you ask? He enjoys working towards his strength and flexibility goals, cooking, playing sports, reading about business topics, and spending time with his fiancé. On top of that he has creative pursuits as a musician and photographer. You can find his music at soundcloud.com/dayspired or other music streaming platforms.

Nicole is Client Care professional who has spent 10 years in the nutritional supplement field running a chain of 5 stores. She is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who has successfully helped many people positively transform their health. When she’s not doing work for PN, she has an incredibly delicious side gig. She owns a successful, self-built gourmet cookie company and ships cookies all over Canada! She’s also a big foodie and coffee lover.

Pam is a highly experienced coach with a long history of fitness instruction and personal training. A graduate of PN Coaching, Pam is a mother of six, a seasoned marathon-runner and a lifelong learner (she returned to university at 45). She helps her clients overcome obstacles with compassion and courage.

Phil attended the prestigious Systems Design Engineering program at the University of Waterloo, then turned down a lucrative software development position at IBM to co-found PN. Here he's devoted his career to developing unprecedented technologies that connect clients with the world's leading researchers and coaches. Phil is also publisher of the volunteer-run food magazine Spezzatino and director of The Healthy Food Bank, a nonprofit that provides nutritious staples to people in need throughout North America.

A graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (the youngest person ever admitted at the time), Sarah is a respected nutrition expert who's commonly featured in the media and has a vast online following. Having overcome her own health issues and work-life imbalance, Sarah draws on personal experience to relate to her clients' challenges and help them live happy, healthy, energetic lives.

Scott has been involved in nutrition and fitness for over 15 years, including as a metabolic specialist and and weight loss coach. Scott's journey at PN began as a client (and finalist); he went on to earn his L1 and L2 certifications, ultimately joining PN as a coach. In his spare time, Scott likes to fish, hike, climb and paddle board and is always in search of his next adventure.

A highly skilled facilitator, critical thinker and team leader, Tim helps PN find the best pathways to success. His background includes 16 years in strategy, product development, marketing, and customer experience for some of the world's leading brands, hospitals and educational institutions. He's also a devoted football and hockey coach.

After having her two kids, Toni re-envisioned her life and career. A “student for life,” she transformed her inner and outer selves as a PN Coaching client, took home the grand prize, and became a certified personal trainer and coach. Since then, Toni has helped hundreds of PN clients — including a 2014 grand prize winner — find their passion and achieve their goals.

A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist at one of the top 10 gyms in the U.S., Zach is a USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach who has ushered competitive weightlifters and physique athletes to huge success. Having endured multiple knee surgeries and overcome an eating disorder, Zach has a unique capacity for understanding the frustrations of his clients. He coaches them to achieve great things by doing less: by taking it one step at a time.

Zak is a Copywriter with over 6 years of copywriting experience in the fitness industry. He took a one-way flight to Thailand after college to meet other online marketers and fell in love with the work. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. Before joining the PN Team he lost 26.6 pounds with PN and transformed his relationship with food and exercise from a framework of self-discipline to self-love! A world traveler, he’s been to 12 countries and counting! He’s also lived a nomadic lifestyle, spending time in Thailand, Mexico, Poland, Italy, Tbilisi, Denver, Austin, and Bali. He’s admittedly a massive nerd and loves sci-fi and fantasy novels. He also loves meditation, crediting it with making him feel more grounded, grateful, and resilient.