Great story from tri-athlete and former Polar Bear Queen about how she was elected first female Exalted Ruler of San Pedro Elks Lodge 166 in its 118 year existence; and how the Elks supported her during challenging times
“Kim” born in Los Angeles County Hospital and adopted at six weeks old and raised in “San Pedro Hill” and Rancho Palos Verdes (RPV). She attended elementary through high school in RPV, then Harbor College and Cal State Long Beach, and worked in television industry in post production.
She has been competing in triathlons for over two decades, completing 148 Triathlons including an “Ironman”. She also competes in marathons, 10k’s & 5ks races, cycling tours.
She’s been an ‘officer with the Cabrillo Beach Polar Bears for the last 21 years first as Vice President with Ray Falk and then as President for over 15 years. With her guidance, the club has had up to 875 people join them in their New Year’s Day swim. She still swims on most days ending in the letter “Y”.
When she started competing in triathlons, she decided to become a coach. From there, she became a personal trainer and started studying the body in order to affect change. She received her Masters Degree in Kinesiology from Cal State Long Beach in 2007 and became a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner and a Life Coach.
She decided to use the recent “pandemic” to further her education and earned her Ph.D. and Doctorate in Natural Medicine in 2022, from Quantum University. She has run her own business for over 20 years, being a triathlon coach, swim coach, running coach, cycling coach, personal trainer, and life coach.
She currently still “reigns” as the first female Exalted Leader of SP Elks Lodge.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!