Gina instructs weekly fitness classes, including strength training, HIIT, circuit training, boot camp, and cardio/core, empowering women to build strength, endurance, and confidence.
Gina’s commitment to her community extends beyond fitness. She serves as an advisor for Young Women Empowerment Leadership (YWEL), was formerly mentored through the ROSE program, and has volunteered for a decade with Upside Academy’s Christmas in the Neighborhood initiative. She is a fierce advocate for women’s healing and confidence, dedicated to helping women achieve their full potential.
Her guiding philosophy, “Train your body. Guard your mind. Strengthen your spirit,” is rooted in Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me.”
Married to her best friend, Brandon Shelton, for 32 years, Gina is a proud mother of two sons and grandmother of two grandsons.
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Science in Business Management
• Certified NASM Personal Trainer
• Certified Nutrition Coach
• Spartan Trifecta recipient (2019) – 8 Spartan race competitions
Professional Background
• State Farm Insurance Co for 27 years (retired 2021)
• Co-founder, 2 Queens Fitness (2020)
• Contract partner with Bakersfield City Parks and Recreation
• Fitness instructor for two local school districts (elementary-high school)
• Weekly group fitness classes and summer youth day camps
Awards & Recognition
• Finalist, The Beautiful Bakersfield awards
• Featured in Black Bakersfield Magazine
• Featured in two local news interviews and 2 Queens Fitness commercials (40+ airings)