Our Team

Meet our team and learn more about what they bring to Move Through Yoga.

Our Teachers and Staff

Stefanie Gross, Founder and Executive Director

Stefanie is a dedicated educator, curriculum designer, and advanced yoga practitioner with over 20 years of teaching experience. She has extensive training in trauma-informed and adaptive yoga, specializing in making movement accessible for individuals of all abilities. Holding two master’s degrees (M.A. and M.Ed.) in secondary education and adapted physical education, she is also certified in positive behavioral intervention supports.

With a strong background in special education and differentiated instruction, Stefanie has worked across diverse educational settings, from K-12 schools to professional training programs. She has designed and implemented inclusive movement curricula, trained educators and caregivers in co-regulation strategies, and led workshops on integrating adaptive yoga into classrooms and therapeutic settings. Her expertise has shaped the methodology and curriculum behind Move Through Yoga’s training programs, professional learning initiatives, and direct services.

Beyond her professional work, Stefanie is a sought-after speaker and advocate for inclusive wellness practices, collaborating with universities, disability organizations, and community groups to expand access to adaptive movement. When she isn’t leading trainings or workshops, she enjoys life as a toddler mom and cherishes the journey of her beautiful, blended family.

Rachel Peeples, Program Operations and communications manager

Rachel is the Program Operations and Communications Manager and a Senior Programs Instructor at Move Through Yoga. She is passionate about using yoga as a supportive tool for managing anxiety and depression, and she believes in the power of inclusive movement to help people feel more at home in their bodies.

Rachel completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in August 2025 and has been teaching adaptive yoga ever since. She graduated from Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and brings a background in digital marketing to her work.

By blending her experience in storytelling and communications with her teaching, Rachel is excited to help others better understand the mission and offerings of Move Through Yoga. With an emphasis on genuine connection and meeting each student where they are, she believes we can all cultivate greater peace, calm, and togetherness, both on and off the mat.

Kelsey Mueller, Senior Programs Instructor

Kelsey (ERYT200, RPYT) is a Senior Program Instructor, movement educator, and RYC® (Restore Your Core) professional with over a decade of experience supporting diverse communities. She leads inclusive, engaging movement experiences that support regulation, confidence, and connection for students of all ages and abilities, while also supporting and guiding fellow instructors to foster consistency, confidence, and care across programs.

Her work focuses on adaptive movement for individuals with disabilities and intellectual and developmental differences (I/DD), as well as prenatal, postpartum, and family populations. Kelsey brings a strong balance of leadership and in-the-moment adaptability—creating spaces where each individual is met with patience, respect, and genuine care. She meets students exactly where they are, offering support in ways that help them feel successful, included, and at ease in their bodies.

Known for her warm, positive energy and approachable style, Kelsey brings both professionalism and heart into every space she enters. A mother of four and lifelong nature lover, she values curiosity, play, and helping people feel a sense of belonging—within themselves and in the world around them.

Brenna Garrett, Yoga Teacher

Brenna “Bee” began teaching in 2022 after a lifelong love of yoga and holistic healing.

First starting her practice as therapy for intermittent asthma in childhood, Bee experienced the healing power of yoga firsthand.

As an adult her passion re-kindled for the practice and the encompassing philosophies that call yogis to reduce harm, speak the truth, and unite people from all walks of life.

“Yoga” means “unity” and where we find togetherness we find strength.

Eileen Valencia, Yoga Teacher

Eileen is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher and a devoted mother to a child with autism. Her journey into yoga began not just as a practice, but as a way to better understand, support, and connect with her son and the unique world he experiences each day. Through that journey, she found a deeper purpose—one rooted in love, patience, and presence.

Deeply involved in her son’s world, Eileen is passionate about creating safe, nurturing spaces where children of all abilities feel accepted, understood, and supported. She believes that gentle, mindful movement can open the door to connection, regulation, and confidence—both on and off the mat.

As a mother, her heart is in advocacy. She believes that parents play a powerful role in their child’s life and that advocating for children with disabilities is not only important, but essential. Through her work, she hopes to support not just the child, but the entire family—reminding them they are seen, heard, and never alone on this journey.

Our Board

Lynn Dierker, rn, board member

Lynn Dierker, RN is a seasoned health professional with over 40 years of diverse health experience spanning public and private sectors. In addition to direct patient care, she has held leadership roles within both public and private organizations, including state government, and led strategic health policy initiatives at both local and national levels. Throughout her career as a highly skilled facilitator and strategist, Lynn has facilitating engagement and consensus among diverse stakeholders for new levels of collaboration and innovative models for health system redesign, especially focused on vulnerable and underserved populations. Now retired, she serves as chair of the Move Through Yoga board.

Haley Brockmeier ollig, board member

Haley Brockmeier Ollig is a senior marketing and communications executive with over 20+ years of experience, specializing in media and marketing campaigns within the yoga, health, wellness, and online education industries. She currently serves as the Marketing Consultant for Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas and is the Owner of Authentic Consulting, where she develops results-driven marketing strategies, brand positioning, and multi-channel campaigns.

Haley’s expertise spans brand development, digital marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement. She excels in creating and executing comprehensive marketing plans that drive revenue, enhance brand visibility, and foster community growth. She has successfully led high-impact projects, including launching online educational courses that generate six-figure revenue, developing strategic partnerships to expand audience reach, and implementing corporate wellness programs that integrate mindfulness and well-being into professional environments.

With a background in media planning and advertising for major brands such as Yoga Journal, Gap Inc., and California Closets, Haley has a deep understanding of both traditional and digital marketing landscapes. She specializes in leveraging data-driven insights, content marketing, and strategic collaborations to elevate brands in the wellness industry.

In addition to her professional work, Haley serves on the board of Move Through Yoga, a nonprofit dedicated to creating adaptive yoga programs for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Passionate about the intersection of yoga, mindfulness, and social justice, she is committed to making wellness accessible to all through innovative marketing and strategic leadership.

Elleni smalley, board member

Eleni Smalley is a seasoned marketing systems architect focusing on technology stacks. platforms and integrations. With a background in large national and global non-profits, digital marketing, email campaigns, communications, fundraising and engagement, Eleni works to ensure impactful communications and strategies are implemented. With a proven history in increasing funds, engagement, and brand loyalty.

Additionally Eleni is a Certified Yoga Teacher. Eleni believes in the mission of Move Through Yoga and the critical programs that this non-profit provides for this community.

Chris moore, board member

Chris is a founder and leader of a public benefit corporation and a board member with a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusion. By building mission-driven organizations and serving on the boards of a Colorado soccer club and the Colorado branch of the Spina Bifida Association, Chris has focused on creating spaces where people from all backgrounds feel supported. He is passionate about health, sports, and movement as tools for connection, resilience, and belonging.

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