Queen Anne Team

Angelica Salem

A passionate and competitive dancer from a young age, Angelica spent 12 years as a Championship Irish Dancer and is a graduate of Pace University where she participated in the Commercial Dance Program and graduated with her BA in Communications. Her focus with all clients is always on stabilization and injury prevention, working in a manner that allows both children and adults to feel strong, healthy and confident. Angelica's certifications include Beacon Pilates as well as a Barre certification from Balanced Body, and she is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, giving her a well-rounded background that makes her a great fit for anyone looking to safely take their fitness and performance to the next level.

Chris Travis

As a football and basketball player during his grade school years, Chris was active in his youth but digressed while in college at the University of Washington and post-college as he progressed in his corporate career in technology, where he spent close to a decade at Amazon.

In 2013, Chris decided to take control of his health. At this point, he was pushing 300 pounds and letting the stress of his job take a toll on his nutrition, sleep, and overall health. Two events in 2013 helped to shift his mindset to ensure his own health was a priority: 1) the upcoming birth of his daughter, and 2) a Spartan Race he completed with friends. His first step was to enter a gym, and thankfully, he found SSP. Over 4 years, he built strength and got healthy as an active member of this community.

In 2018, Chris became inspired by his own transformation experience and passionate about how he can give back to others. When he is not at the gym, you can find him running Spartan Races at longer and longer distances and hanging with his wife, 5 year old daughter and dog. Chris is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a Precision Nutrition L1 Certified Coach, Spartan Race SGX Certified Coach, Girls Gone Strong Certified Pre & Postnatal Coach, Functional Movement Systems L1 Certified, and a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist.

Jay De La Pena

Jay has worked in the health & fitness industry for over 16 years. His career began with a brief stint in the field of physical therapy which he then transitioned over to a career in personal training. He trained for over a decade at a private gym where he gained valuable experience working with people of various ages and abilities. In 2010, Jay’s desire to continually learn and improve his craft, as well as the drive to help others reach their health and fitness goals led to the birth of Seattle Strength & Performance.

When he’s not at the gym, you can find Jay with his wife and three children, oftentimes at a wrestling meet or school function. Jay holds a degree in Exercise Science from Western Washington University and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach through the National Strength & Conditioning Association as well as a Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist.

Rosel Hermita

Rosel graduated from Seattle University in March 2019 and has been a personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach at SU since August 2018. She is excited to grow and continue her journey as a coach at Seattle Strength and Performance. Most of all, she is thrilled to meet and work with all of the SSP coaches and members, as well as be a part of the SSP family. Her specialties include barbell strength training and conditioning. Outside of the weight room, Rosel loves to read, watch anime, try new beers with friends, get tattoos, take lots of photos on her digital and film cameras, and is passionate about LGBTQ+/gender/racial/age equality, mental health awareness, and all animals (turtles are her favorite!).

Steven Huber

Steven is a Pacific Northwest native and was fortunate to experience a multitude of outdoor and team sports throughout his childhood. Throughout his formative years, an eagerness to elevate athletic performance (and a desire to dunk a basketball before his older brother) led him to the world of health and wellness, and he never looked back! After graduating from the University of Washington in 2020 Steven decided to follow his passion and pursue a career in the fitness industry. Steven will be beginning a Masters program in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a focus in Human Performance in late 2020.

Outside of the gym Steven loves to be outdoors, spend time with friends and family, and read.