Who Is Manda?

Manda is the GGC Resident Expert Powerlifter. She is a top 5 finisher in the female category for the past several years in the GGC, has competed in four federations, judged for four federations, and has attended more meets than she can keep track of.

She wrote our GGC vs a “Real Meet” series which dives into stepping onto the platform and what that looks like.

And she continues to provide ongoing articles on topics to help YOU be a better powerlifter.

Manda is also the Vice President of Pull Your Heart Out, the 2022 Fall GGC Non-Profit.

“I found my strength only after I knew weakness. I was assaulted at a young age, which developed an eating disorder into my early twenties. When I was told I would die if I kept living the way I was, I decided to live, and find something worth living for.  I’ve since worked with homeless youth and at risk-populations. I believe there is hope for everyone, and finding outer strength saved my life in helping me unlock my inner strength”.