Carly Hopper

Carly Hopper, MS, CHES, E-RYT 500, YACEP, CPT, CGE
Doctoral Candidate, EdD in Health Professions Education, A.T. Still University

Carly Hopper is a seasoned health and wellness professional with over 25 years of experience in fitness education, program coordination, and holistic well-being. She holds a Master of Science in Community Health and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). In addition, she is a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, and American Red Cross Instructor.

Carly is the owner of Sun Moon Yoga in Mankato, MN, where she fosters a welcoming, community-centered approach to yoga and mindful movement. Since 2012, she has served as the Fitness and Wellness Program Coordinator at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is also a contracted faculty member at Concordia University, St. Paul. Currently pursuing her EdD in Health Professions Education, Carly is passionate about advancing health literacy, supporting professional development, and promoting lifelong wellness through inclusive, evidence-based programming.