University of Chicago

Shanelle Taylor enters her eighth year as the Fitness Coordinator at the University of Chicago in the 2025-26 academic year. She is the head of the personal training staff and supervisor for FitChicago.

Taylor joined the department in April 2018. Previously, Taylor spent four years as the Fitness/Health & Wellness Director at the McCormick YMCA where she was responsible for the direction, operation and supervision of the fitness department, including the fitness center, group exercise classes, personal training and health & wellness programming. Her prior experience includes roles as a Movement Enhancement Specialist/Personal Trainer at Phenomenal Fitness in Chicago, as well as a Program Supervisor with the Chicago Park Districts.