Meet the Team
We are always looking for dynamic personalities to join our team of experience leaders. If you are an outgoing spirit with an amazing passion for travel and would like to lead one of our trips, we would like to hear from you. There are a few ways you can become part of the Sweat Expeditions team. Email us for more info!
Dr. Melissa Cox, Ed.D. // Owner
Melissa has worked as a fitness professional for over 25 years. With experience in group fitness, aqua fitness, SUP, personal training, and more, Melissa's passion has led her to creating and working in all kinds of fitness arenas. She owned the largest outdoor fitness boot camp for several years before creating SUPfit, a boot camp and Yoga workout on stand-up paddleboards. Melissa teaches weekly cycling classes and works full-time as a Kinesiology Professor.
*follow her on Insta at @melissacox and @sweat_expeditions
Dr. Abbi Lee, Ph.D. // Owner
Abbi works at a Public Health professional and has just earned her PhD in Public Health. She lives with her husband, two kids, and lots of animals near Tulsa and is actively involved in the community. She and her husband also wn a wellness clinic. Abbi is a certified Yoga instructor and loves to travel. You will love her infectious joyful spirit!
*follow her on Insta at @highheelstomuckboots
Diane Hicks // Sayulita Ambassador
Diane is a certified Yoga and meditation instructor. She is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but relocated to Sayulita, Mexico after falling in love with the town during a yoga retreat four years ago. You can find her leading jungle hikes and practicing yoga on the beach with her ecotourism-guide partner, Jair Frausto.
*follow her on Insta at @wanderlustsayulita
Taylor Wood // Arizona Ambassador
Taylor lives near Scottsdale, Arizona and loves all things active and outdoors. As a frequent hiker and avid runner, she values what physical activity means to her and her growing family. Her servant leadership qualities makes her an incredible human. She has completed multiple triathlons and has vast experience in group fitness.
*follow her on Insta at @tay_tayrob