Hi RPF! I’m Zenovia! I’m originally from Chicago, but Huntsville has been home since I came to Alabama A&M University, where I met my college sweetheart. We’ve now been married 18 years and have three boys, ages 14, 11 and 8. Together, my husband and I (our boys play a big part too) run Black Kids Adventures, Inc., a local nonprofit where we create family-centered outdoor experiences that help increase representation, strengthen families’ connections to nature and each other, and inspire a love of adventuring together!

I’m a former college track athlete, and I’ve always loved working out, being active and finding fun ways to challenge myself. My latest challenge was becoming a certified Stand Up Paddleboarding instructor alongside my husband this summer. It was especially fun because it reminded us of our days as teammates on the track, we even finished the training saying “this is our new track!” Now I’m excited to take on something new at RPF and bring the same passion and energy I’ve carried into so many other parts of my life. As a coach, you can expect me to encourage you, challenge you and cheer you on along the way. I’m really excited to be part of a community of women supporting one another on the journey toward better health and better lives

PS: When you’re out and about, keep an eye out for the girl in the yellow hat walking the greenway, that’s probably me!