FitTogether Wellness Weekend

Director, Health & Disability Ministry — Southeastern Conference of SDA

• Leadership Fitness: A Mission-Minded Workout
• Leadership Circuit: Preparing for Peak Performance
• Leadership Endurance: Ready, Set, Go Live Well and Excel
• Health Ministries Strategies for Success

Jennifer Sankey-Battles, Ph.D., RN, is an innovative and creative leader, mentor, advocate, writer, and speaker. She is passionate about inspiring people to live well and excel in performance. She holds a Doctoral degree in General Psychology with an emphasis on Performance Psychology from Grand Canyon University.

Since 2022, she has assumed the role of the Director of the Health Ministry and Disability Ministry at the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists – Mount Dora, FL. In this capacity, she has initiated seven new programs to promote health and disability inclusion to help individuals live a more abundant life.

She enjoys working wholeheartedly for Jesus by promoting mental, physical, and spiritual health. Dr. Sankey-Battles believes in performance excellence.

Registered Nurses — Diabetes Reversal Explained

• Reaching People for Jesus Through Health
• Lifestyle Makeovers, Reversing Disease
• Health Ministries Strategies for Success

Stephen and Karen, both registered nurses with extensive healthcare backgrounds, developed Diabetes Reversal Explained, a community-based education program focused on diabetes prevention and reversal. Stephen holds multiple degrees, including a master's in Public Administration and undergraduate degrees in Chemistry, Music, and Nursing.

Karen has worked across many hospital areas, including performance improvement and as an internal medical auditor, and holds a Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from eCornell. Their deep experience caring for diabetic patients compelled them to create this vital program.

Their impactful work has earned them numerous accolades, and they were even featured on National Public Radio. On average, those in the 8-week program lose 5-7 pounds, reduce blood pressure, and often lessen their need for medications.

Publishing & Health Ministries Director — Florida Conference

Les McCoy has served in ministry since 1980, when the Lord called him from his position as a pilot for the United States Air Force into the Adventist faith and publishing ministry.

Les has a master's in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University and was recently ordained into the gospel ministry on August 3, 2022. He counts it a joy and privilege to be in a relationship with Jesus and part of His Church.

The two loves of his life are his wife, Barbara, a retired Florida Conference pastor, and their daughter, Lauren, a mechanical engineer and varsity basketball coach at Forest Lake Academy.

Brain Health, Understanding Dementia

Associate Director, Neuropsychology Department — Orlando Health

Dr. Kenia Rodriguez Spengler is a highly experienced clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, she earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from Southern Adventist University and her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Nova Southeastern University. With over 15 years at Orlando Health, Dr. Rodriguez Spengler conducts adult bilingual neuropsychological evaluations.

Intermittent Fasting

Certified Personal Trainer & PE Teacher — Forest City Adventist School

AJ Fines is a graduate of Southern Adventist University and a certified personal trainer in the Orlando area. He also serves as the PE Teacher at Forest City Adventist School. He believes that fasting is a powerful practice for our spiritual, physical, and mental health, and seeks to educate participants on how to incorporate fasting into their regular lives in a way that is both beneficial and practical.

Grace for Grief

Licensed Occupational Therapist & Certified Health Coach

Sherry-Lynne Bredy is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation. Holding a master's degree in Biblical Counseling and certified as a health coach, she brings a holistic approach integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. For over a decade, she served as a medical missionary, blending lifestyle education with gospel outreach. Drawing from her personal journey of profound loss and healing, Sherry-Lynne is passionate about equipping the church to be a compassionate space for those grieving.

Plant-Based Cooking

Luisa Cabana, Sonia Angulo, Grace Shore, Loretta Sharritts & Linda Zabinski

The Jupiter Health Ministries Team makes it their mission to provide Christ-centered, hands-on learning experiences in which participants develop lifelong skills for the glory of God. They are passionate about empowering others to make healthy lifestyle choices while creating meals that sustain their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Learning Self Massage

Massage Therapist — Central Florida

Veronica Sommer-Hueston has worked in the Central Florida area as a massage therapist since 1990. She studied massage therapy in the U.S., China, and Costa Rica, and obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Central Florida. Veronica specializes in sports massage, medical massage, Traditional Chinese Massage, structural alignment, lymphatic massage, and oncology massage.

Nature Hike / Aerobics / Water Aerobics

Director — GFit Camp

Vivian Perez is the director of GFit Camp. She believes exercise is not a chore, but a privilege and a way to glorify God. GFit brings together fitness and fun in a Christian environment where participants motivate and encourage one another as they strive for a healthier lifestyle. For the past seven years, GFit has been a place where individuals can be blessed physically and spiritually.

Boot Camp Fitness Training

CrossFit Coach & Architect / Athlete

With over 14 years of CrossFit experience and a Level 1 certification, Linda Mumey brings unparalleled passion to her coaching. A former middle school principal, she spearheaded a groundbreaking functional fitness program that significantly improved behavior and academics. Today, Linda leads classes and the Adaptive Functional Fitness program at I-4 Fitness.

Doryte Marquez is an architect by profession with a profound passion for sports. With more than four years of coaching experience, she competed at national and state levels in archery in Venezuela for over two decades. Doryte champions positivity and integrates meditation and breathing exercises into her training.

Restore Stretching / Stretch Flex & Flow

Certified Instructor & Founder — Stability Wellness

Maria Touchard blends her Social Work degree with certifications in Holistic Health and Wellness, bringing over a decade of experience in the insurance wellness industry. She founded Stability Wellness to offer a Christ-centered approach to health. Her classes guide participants through restorative body movements rooted in worship, helping them strengthen, tone, and improve flexibility while releasing anxiety and stress. Please bring a mat and a bottle of water.