Hands-on experience within indoor climbing environments defines this professional’s background, with over 10 years of involvement in climbing gym operations, safety instruction, and participant training. Her expertise includes belaying techniques, fall safety instruction, harness fitting, and proper use and inspection of climbing equipment, along with enforcing gym rules and safety practices for both adult and youth participants. She has provided instruction in climbing techniques, accident prevention, and safe facility use across a variety of settings. Her experience spans multiple climbing facilities where she has served as an instructor, manager, outreach coordinator, and climbing assistant, with responsibilities including teaching belay classes, supervising youth programs and group events, managing front desk operations, and coordinating corporate and community outreach initiatives. She has overseen day-to-day climbing activities, trained participants in safety procedures, and supported consistent application of operational standards across both small private gyms and larger commercial environments. She offers expert witness services in climbing gym safety. Her academic background includes college-level study in dietetics and kinesiology, and she has held certification as a climbing wall instructor through the American Mountain Guides Association, supporting her qualifications in climbing instruction, safety practices, and risk awareness.