Kortni Campbell was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Gastonia, NC. She swam competitively in recreational swim leagues and high school. Kortni received her BA in Political Science from UNC Chapel Hill and has worked in a variety of communication, public policy and strategic planning roles at Davidson College, Duke University, the American Kennel Club and United Way. Kortni is currently working toward a Masters in Public Health with an emphasis on nutrition and nutrition policy.

Kortni began working with Upgrade Lifestyle as a client in late 2007. Through her experience with Upgrade, she discovered a love of running (particularly distance) and sprint triathlon. Kortni ran her first marathon in Paris in April 2010 and is now hooked on that distance. She is currently training for her next marathon with another on the horizon. Her experience as an Upgrade client has been both life changing and life affirming. It has helped her discover her passion for health and fitness and for sharing that passion with others. She enjoys working with people of all ages and is excited by the opportunity to help clients meet and exceed their fitness goals.