Born: Bristol , Connecticut
Current Residence: Washington , D.C. metro area
Current Occupation: Independent Wellness Consultant

Contact: missrachellecannon@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.rachellecannon.com

Education:  
•  U.S. Sports Academy - Master of Sport Science degree in Health & Fitness Management
•  U.S. Coast Guard Academy - Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science
•  The Cooper Institute - Certified Physical Fitness Specialist,
Biomechanics of Resistance Training Specialist, Dietary Guidance Specialist, and Health Promotion Program Director

Experience:  
•  Commissioned Officer , U.S. Coast Guard (1996-2001)
•  Health Promotion (Wellness) Program Manager for U.S. Coast Guard (2000-2002)
•  Aerobics instructor (1999-2002)
•  Bodybuilding competitor (1998-Present)
•  Nutrition counselor and personal trainer (2003-Present) 
•  Bodybuilding Choreographer – 2005 and 2006

Professional Associations/Affiliation:
•  International Society of Sports Nutrition http://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org
•  National Physique Committee
•  Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders
•  Local Women's Bodybuilding Committee

Contest History:
•  1998 – 2006: I competed in 11 shows over the course of these years as a bodybuilder, winning many Best Poser Awards
•  2006: I competed in 2 Figure shows
•  2007: I plan to compete in my first show of the year as a Fitness Competitor!