Chynna rowed all through high school and college. She graduated in 2022 and went on to obtain her M.Ed. in Sports Management. She has Level 1 & 2 USRowing Coaching Certifications and is also certified as a Wilderness First Responder, American Canoe Water Safety Certifier, Leave No Trace Certifier among other certifications. She has extensive experience working with middle and high school students not only in rowing but other outdoor educational programs in Maine, Nevada and California. She and her husband live here in Asheville and she owns her own event planning business.