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Androniki Christides Umina
became an athlete early in her life playing soccer. She also played volleyball and basketball throughout her younger years. Nikki pursed soccer into high school where she played for the varsity team all four years. Nikki received her bachelor degree in Biology and Sports Medicine at Baldwin-Wallace College. She went on to receive her Master’s of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Walsh University. Throughout college and graduate school, Nikki became very interested in health and fitness, running outside every day and weight training 4 to 5 times a week. Years later, Nikki went on to train intensely and compete in fitness competitions which she enjoyed very much. Nikki is married now with 3 children and she tries to be a positive healthy role model for them every day. She enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, skiing, and traveling. Nikki’s parents were born in Greece and she travels there often. She is fluent in speaking Greek.
Laura Zmija
Laura grew up playing sports year round and took a special interest in soccer and softball and played throughout high school. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and pursued a career in event planning. She found her true passion in physical therapy after her brother was wounded in Iraq while serving in the Marine Corps and went through intense physical therapy to walk again. She went on to Lorain County Community College to pursue her career as a physical therapist assistant and became licensed in 2017. Laura is married and loves spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling and attending Cleveland sporting events and concerts in her free time.
Nezie Gibbons
Nezie grew up in a soccer family. At an early age, she played soccer and field hockey. While at The Ohio State University, she joined the women’s rowing team and was a coxswain for three years. Go Bucks! At Ohio State, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and her Masters in Health Administration. Nezie is married and has two children. She enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with friends and family. She also enjoys traveling and cheering on the Buckeyes, Guardians, Cavs and Browns!