Our Team

CHIEF MARKETING AND COMMERCIAL OFFICER

Sarah Choi is a strategic, consumer-obsessed, marketing and digital leader with over 20 years of experience in brand/corporate strategy, retail and digital. She is passionate about the world of wellness, yoga and fitness and has completed her CorePower Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training as well as her 50-hour Yoga Sculpt Training. When she isn’t working with her teams, you can find her teaching Yoga Sculpt in the Denver market, watching her kids play ice hockey, traveling and/or training for triathlons. Prior to CorePower Yoga, she served in executive roles at SoulCycle, Marc Jacobs, and Sephora where she led digital marketing and loyalty initiatives.

CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER

Abby Gilbertson thrives in fast paced environments, focusing on building dynamic teams and delivering upon complex growth plans. She has a proven track record in maximizing the development lifecycle. She has spent her career in commercial real estate working for developers, tenants & international tenant rep brokerage in Shanghai with an acute understanding of transactions. Most recently she held leadership roles in the restaurant industry with Red Robin International & MOD Superfast Pizza creating their vision for rapid expansion while managing portfolios of over 500 restaurants. Abby is a Colorado native and can be found in the mountains or at various sporting events with her husband & 3 boys.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGY AND REVENUE

Alex Nesi leads commercial growth and operational efficiency initiatives for CorePower Yoga. She first joined the CorePower team in 2017 and returned in early 2020, following a three-month sabbatical spent traveling around the world. Before starting at CorePower, Alex led the apparel team as a buyer for JackRabbit, the country’s largest specialty running retailer. She also previously held merchandising and planning positions at The Sports Authority. A CorePower student before joining the team, Alex remains committed to her yoga practice and also enjoys traveling, trying new fitness and wellness activities and spending time with friends and family.

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS AND YOGA

Michelle Salvatore has over 20 years' experience in executive leadership, communications, programming, and talent management. Prior to joining CorePower Yoga, Michelle served as SVP and General Manager of Compass Media Networks where she oversaw broadcast production of over 1000 NFL, NCAA Football, and NCAA Basketball games. She brings a wealth of knowledge of both yoga and multi-unit operations to her role. She began her yoga journey in 2010 at the Encino studio in Los Angeles where she fell in love with C2 and Sculpt. As an E-RYT 500-hour certified yoga instructor, she is passionate about her practice, taught over 2000 classes, and has led our industry-leading Teacher Training programs.

Michelle resides in Los Angeles with her husband, Brett and their dog, Dante. When not on her mat, you can find Michelle travelling with her husband and scuba diving.