Meet our AMazing team
Gwen Alexander
Owner - Drip Drop Fitness Tallahassee
Hi everyone! I’m Gwen, and as of June 2026, I’m so excited and honored to be the new owner of Drip Drop Fitness!
DDF has been such a special part of my life for the past 8 years. It was my very first job as a senior in high school, and through this studio I found an incredible community, lifelong friendships, and a place that has always felt like home. Taking on ownership feels like the perfect next chapter, and I can’t wait to continue growing DDF while strengthening the connection we’ve built between fitness, community, and fun here in Tallahassee!
If we haven’t met yet, I’d love for you to get to know me! I’m a Tallahassee native and have lived here my whole life. I graduated from FSU with a degree in Public Health, and staying active has always been a huge part of who I am. I’ve been dancing since I was little, started working at DDF when I was 17, coached my high school dance team, taught group fitness at the FSU Leach Center and various other studios, and previously owned another dance fitness business.
Outside of the studio, you’ll usually find me on a boat with my family, at the beach, going on a walk, or spending time with my “children” (my two cats).
Right now you can find me teaching Boost, Level Up, and Power Hour… but fun fact: when I first started at DDF, I only taught Happy Hour!
I’m at the studio all the time, so if we haven’t met yet, I’m sure we will soon!
I’m so grateful to be part of this community and can’t wait for everything ahead for DDF. 💙
Summer
Founder of Drip Drop Fitness™
Summer is a two-time Florida State University graduate (B.A. & M.B.A.) and a New York City native. Although she had no prior fitness or dance experience, she envisioned Drip Drop Fitness as an inclusive, energetic boutique studio where working out feels more like a celebration than a workout.
At just 23 years old, while pursuing her MBA, Summer developed the Drip Drop Fitness branding, overall concept, invented the class formats, and signed the studio's first commercial lease to bring her vision to life.
Under her leadership, Drip Drop Fitness was named Tallahassee's Best Specialty Fitness Studio for five consecutive years and recognized for two consecutive years as one of the Seminole 100 fastest-growing alumni-owned businesses. Summer was also honored as an Access Tallahassee Future 5 recipient and named one of Florida State University's 7 Under 30 alumni.
Today, Summer lives in South Florida with her husband and daughter. While she remains the Founder and Brand Owner of Drip Drop Fitness™, she is excited to have longtime DDF team member, Gwen, carrying the vision forward as the newest owner of Drip Drop Fitness Tallahassee's flagship studio!!!
Rachel
Master Trainer of Quality Control & Creativity
Instructor - Boost & Level Up
Rachel is from Orlando, FL, and was a competitive dancer growing up, performing musical theatre, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and more at nationals across the country. She found her love for group fitness when Drip Drop Fitness first opened its doors, and went on to earn many certifications, including ACE Group Fitness, SCW Personal Trainer, POP Pilates, and is even a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She takes pride in helping others find the joy in movement, and especially in training new instructors to do the same as Drip Drop's Master Trainer.
When Rachel isn’t teaching, you can find her on the hiking trails, taking her daughter shopping, at work as an IT Director, or cuddling with her cats.
Rachel’s bubbly personality, dad jokes, and passion for group fitness make her classes fun and high energy!
LEah
Instructor - Level Up & Boost
Leah completed her undergrad at Texas A&M University and came to Tallahassee in 2017 to pursue her Master’s in Sport Psychology at FSU!
She grew up dancing and playing sports so being active has always had a place in her life. Leah fell in love with group fitness classes because it gave a lot of variety, she saw more results than she had in a long time and found it so FUN. Leah has taught many formats including Pilates, barre, strength, and HIIT classes at both TA&M and FSU rec. centers. She also holds various fitness certifications!
Leah is excited to bring her experience to the DDF team and offer a fun Boost and Level Up class!!
Celina
Instructor - Happy Hour
Senior Studio Ambassador
Celina is originally from Boca Raton, Florida and graduated from Florida State University with her degree in Psychology and Child Development. She found Drip Drop while she was at FSU, fell in love with Happy Hour, and immediately became a member!
Celina received her Master’s degree from Drexel University in Mental Health Counseling and Dance/Movement Therapy. Celina currently runs her own private practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist in the Tallahassee community!
Dance has carried Celina throughout her whole life and she has trained in various styles including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, and musical theater. Celina has a passion for movement and the ways it can help people express themselves, feel confident, and feel free. She is so thankful and excited to be a part of the DDF Team and loves to dance with this incredible community!
Fun Fact: I have over a 775 day streak and counting on Duolingo!
Aly
Instructor- Happy Hour
Aly is originally from Bogotá, Colombia, but grew up in Tallahassee. Growing up in a Colombian household, she fell in love with dancing at a young age, and that passion has stayed with her.
Outside of DDF, Aly works as an Outreach Specialist for a nonprofit focused on early childhood development and education for families and caregivers. She also loves spending time with her dog, Bailey, who always brings a smile to her face!
Aly took her first class at Drip Drop in 2022 and was instantly hooked - working out finally felt fun and she has taken OVER 350 DDF classes as a member, so you may have seen her in classes over the years!!! As a Happy Hour instructor, Aly is excited to bring her love for dance & fitness to the DDF community!
Esther
Instructor - Power Hour
Esther is from Tallahassee and is a double alum from the Florida State University. She has taken classical mat-style Pilates since 2019 and has been an avid Power Hour attendee and Drip Drop member since 2021. She’s completed 500 Drip Drop classes, a testament that time and sweat fly when you're having fun! For her 8-5 job, Esther trains project teams and uses these skills plus better lighting and a bumping playlist in her Power Hour classes.
Berkleigh
Instructor - Boost & Front Desk Ambassador
Berkleigh is a current student at Florida State University with a passion for fitness and health. Originally from Charleston, South Carolina, she began her journey working at a hot yoga studio, where she quickly fell in love with the power of group movement. After moving to Tallahassee, Drip Drop immediately caught her eye with its intense yet supportive atmosphere. Her goal is to make fitness as fun and fulfilling as possible—because when self-care feels enjoyable, it enhances every part of life. She can’t wait to welcome you at the door and have the best time moving and grooving together in class!
Adrienne
Instructor- Level Up
Adrienne came to Tallahassee over ten years ago to pursue an undergraduate degree in Music. A lifelong musician, Adrienne got her sweat on in marching band including the World-Renowned FSU Marching Chiefs. Now a double alumna of Florida State University, she currently serves as an Assistant Dean at the FSU College of Music. Adrienne already had many years of experience strength training (hello 500 Club!) when she became a client at DDF, and the barbell will always hold a special place in her heart, but Drip Drop’s energetic, supportive, and FUN workouts quickly became an integral part of her fitness routine. While she enjoys many forms of exercise and the variety of classes offered at DDF, she is especially enthusiastic about Level Up and hopes to put a pair of dumbbells in the hands of as many women as possible. A believer in the power of a great playlist and the benefits of moving heavier weights, Adrienne can’t wait to see what you accomplish every rep of the way!
Braidyn
Instructor - Boost & Happy Hour
Braidyn is originally from Prattville, Alabama and graduated with her bachelor’s and master’s degree in interpersonal communication from The University of Alabama. Braidyn began dancing at the age of 4 in various styles including ballet, jazz, and tap, and danced as her talent while competing in the Miss Alabama pageant. After completing her PhD in interpersonal health communication at The University of Texas at Austin, she made her way to Tallahassee to start her career as a professor at FSU in the College of Communication and Information. About a week after moving to Tallahassee, Braidyn Googled “group fitness studios near me,” found Drip Drop, tried one class, and the rest is history! Braidyn loves to bust a move and motivate others to let loose and have fun. She is so excited to join the Drip Drop team and encourage others to find joy in movement. In her spare time, she can be found cheering on Bama, Texas, and FSU athletics, trying new restaurants, or telling people about new academic research against their will.
Fun fact: Braidyn is learning Dutch and owns a retired greyhound, named Sasha!
Winnie
Instructor - Level Up
Winnie is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and is currently in law school at Florida State College of Law! She grew up dancing and playing many sports then played and captained NCAA division 3 lacrosse until she graduated from Sewanee: The University of the South in 2025. She was a firefighter the past four years as a lieutenant and assistant chief of her department. Winnie loves all things fitness and functional, ranging from the dance studio to the fire scene. She is now a level-up instructor and cannot wait to encourage and grow alongside members in their strength and resilience training!
Fun fact: Winnie loves to needlepoint and cook, and can’t turn down a colorful outfit:)
Lexie
Insructor- Power Hour
Lexie grew up on a fish farm in a very small town in Upstate New York. After earning her B.S. from Rochester Institute of Technology and her M.S. from Villanova University- both in chemistry- she moved to Tallahassee in 2022 to pursue her Ph.D. in aquatic biogeochemistry at FSU, where she studies Arctic rivers and wetlands.
A lifelong dancer (tap forever has her heart!), Lexie discovered her love for group fitness in college and never looked back. She joined DDF as a member in 2025 and after just a few months of taking classes, it became clear she’d be an awesome addition to our team!
She’s a firm believer that movement is more powerful - and more fun- together. For her, group fitness is a celebration of what our bodies are capable of, and she strives to bring that same joy, energy, and passion to every class she teaches at Drip Drop.
When she’s not at DDF or in the lab, you can find her riding a bike that goes nowhere, exploring local hiking and kayaking spots, or loving on her three very spoiled cats; Jolene, Schrodinger, and Winona.
Daisy
Instructor- Happy Hour
Originally from Navarre, Florida, Daisy earned her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida State University and now teaches at a local elementary school. Her Drip Drop journey began during her time at FSU when Summer taught a class at her sorority house and at a women’s conference at her church- and she fell in love! With a lifelong background in competitive gymnastics and dance, as well as experience coaching both sports, Daisy has always been passionate about fitness through movement. She is excited to bring her lifetime of movement, energy, and love for dance to the Drip Drop community! Fun fact: Daisy enjoys line dancing, playing board games, and going on walks around the neighborhood with her husband.
Teresa
Instructor- Power Hour
Teresa is a proud double FSU alum with both degrees in Communication! Growing up, she built a strong athletic foundation through gymnastics, swimming, and diving, and that love of movement has only grown from there. As a certified personal trainer, Teresa brings experience across a wide range of disciplines including pole fitness, strength training, dance fitness, heels and floorwork, and choreography. Her philosophy is simple: fitness should be something you actually want to show up for. She is passionate about helping clients discover a way to move their body that feels fun, empowering, and confidence-building, because the best workout is the one you enjoy!
Kate
Assistant Events Manager
Kate is originally from Lumberton, New Jersey, and moved to Tallahassee to work in the Admissions Office at Florida State University! She attended her first Drip Drop class two weeks after moving to town, and she was hooked! She is so excited to be a part of the Drip Drop team and help others find joy in moving their bodies like she did. You can find Kate helping out at all our events and bopping in class next to you!
Delaney
Studio Ambassador - Front Desk
Delaney is a Tallahassee native and serves as the Families Director at her local church, DCC! Delaney joined Drip Drop in early 2020 after taking a class with a friend and loving the positive and supportive fitness environment. She is excited to share her positivity as a studio ambassador! Her big smile and loving personality will be there to greet you for your class and help with any questions!
Macey
Studio Ambassador- Front Desk
Macey is a Tallahassee local, Florida State University student, and works with students with intellectual disabilities as well as at a local daycare!
She began taking classes at Drip Drop Fitness in 2023 and has been a member since 2024.
Macey was drawn to DDF because of its uplifting environment and the way it empowers women through movement and community. She is excited to be part of the team and looks forward to welcoming new faces as they walk through the doors!!!
Fun fact: Macey’s a twin!
Hannah
Studio Ambassador- Front Desk
Hannah is a born and raised Tallahassee native who just moved back after graduating from UCF with a B.S. in Psychology and a certificate in Human Resources! She is back home to attend UWF online and earn her MBA in Human Resources. While in high school she was a frequent visitor of DDF and fell in love with the community it fosters and class styles offered. She can not wait to meet new people, grow the community, and most importantly dance!!!!
Lilly
Studio Ambassador- Front Desk