Missy Lott
Education
AA, North Hennepin Community College
BS, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
MED, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bio
I have been a faculty member in the Exercise Science department at NHCC since 2001. As a former collegiate athlete, I have always been interested in how one's body and mind respond to competition and the stresses of exercise. Before teaching, I spent a number of years as a strength and conditioning coach at the Division I (University of Notre Dame & University of Minnesota), Elite (Olympic Training Center), and professional (WNBA) levels.
I have a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, an MEd in Applied Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. from PennWest in both Sports Psychology and Wellness Coaching, and I am now pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership, Health & Human Performance at Concordia University of Chicago. My research interests are the effects of nontraditional therapies for reducing PTSD and TBI symptomatology in combat veterans. I am also very interested in moral injury in the context of war - how resistance training can increase physical fitness, quality of life, and confidence in post-combat veterans.
In my spare time, I love being outdoors. More specifically, I love sea kayaking. I even spend part of my summers as a sea kayak guide out at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan. I also love traveling, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Brandon Saude
Education
BS, North Dakota State University Main Campus
MED, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Bio
Greetings!
My name is Brandon Saude. I grew up on a small hobby farm outside of Parkers Prairie, MN. We have a few chickens struttin’ around, a couple horses grazing the fields, a few lazy barn cats, and a little Yorkie that completes the entire country-esque lifestyle. I stayed busy throughout high school by participating in football, basketball, track, and boxing.
After my high school glory days, I traveled to the frozen tundra of Fargo, North Dakota where I attended North Dakota State University and received a degree in Exercise Science with a minor in psychology. After spending 2 years working in the sports performance realm, I was hungry for more education and went back to school and obtained a master’s degree in applied Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota in 2015 and have since been here at NHCC since 2016. Recently, I earned my degree in Tactical Performance & Resiliency through The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina where my sights are now set on enhancing physical and psychological readiness in military personnel, law enforcement, fire & rescue, and other emergency services.
I have worn many hats in the fitness industry before coming here to NHCC that include being a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, a strength and conditioning coach for youth, high school, collegiate, professional athletes, and tactical professionals. In my spare time I enjoy kayak fishing, target shooting, occasional brewery outings, and making the trip back home to soak in some peace and quiet with my mom, dad, and twin sister.
Cheers!
Julianne Zieminski
Education
BS, University of MN - Twin Cities
MED, University of Minnesota Twin Cities