THE SUDOR TAINO TEAM that make it happen!

KARLA RODRIGUEZ – FOUNDER & CHIEF EXERCISER

The life of Karla Rodriguez is indeed a message. She has been known as a certified group fitness and kickboxing instructor with over sixteen years of experience in helping people find passion in life and fitness. She holds many certifications and has attended hundreds of different workshops and master classes that support her wide range of experience.  She has also been featured in local and national publications for her fitness and work efforts. Karla’s passion started with a work related injury that contributed to a 45-pound weight gain. This resulted in an addiction to positive energy associated with the beat of the music and hard core exercises. She began to not only teach regular classes but to also conduct fitness and motivational workshops/conferences.

Her passion for fitness was later halted by her pregnancy which resulted in another 50-pound weight gain. Making it all worth it, Juleana was born September 8, 2002. Juleana is now 9 years old and shares in her mother’s appreciation of music, dance and physical fitness. 

As Karla’s passion continued to rise and the desire to leave her daughter a legacy arose, the concept of Sudor Taino and her authentic clothing line was born. Despite her many health issues, Karla continues to follow her passion, vowing to cast a light that reflects the true core energy of her family, friends and people that she encounters.

Karla is a 17 year veteran of the Hartford Police Department and considered an expert in gang violence.  After being a patrol officer, she was promoted to Detective and assigned to the Major Crimes Division, a unit assigned to the investigation of Homicides, assaults, robberies and other serious crimes.  She was then assigned to the Intelligence Division, a unit assigned to the investigation of serious crimes related to gangs and firearms.  Karla was then promoted to Sergeant where she was assigned patrol and later to supervise the Midshift Street Crimes Unit, a unit assigned to deter crime with proactive enforcement during the midnight shift.   Karla is now the Sergeant of the Police Activities League (PAL), a unit assigned to improving the lives of inner city youth through recreational activities and educational programs that offer an alternative to violence, gang membership and substance abuse.  Karla is a certified physical fitness instructor by the Police Officer's Training Council, active on the Hartford Police Awards committee/police academy and the President of the Connecticut Association of Women Police.  She has her B.S. in Business Management and her Master's Degree in Public Policy and numerous amount of trainings in her background.  Karla also volunteers and serves the adults and children in many ways throughout the year.

Karla's goal is to contribute to the progress of humankind by continuing to touch the lives of everyone around her with the ideology of Fitness & Life with Passion.  More About Karla .

KARLA IS BLESSED TO HAVE A TEAM OF STAFF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP HER WITH SUDOR TAINO EVENTS AND THE MISSION TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO BREATHE FITNESS & LIFE WITH PASSION.

KATE RILEY

Business Consultant -is yummy friend to founder Karla Rodriguez. Kate has over 15 years experience with consults in business management, financing, computer programming and all other facets of running a business. Kate brings a unique energy to the team.

JEANETTE MENDEZ

Intermittent Consultant - is yummy sister to founder Karla Rodriguez. Jeannette has over 20 years experience in coordinating a variety of events and is a driving force behind the energy that Sudor Taino breathes into its events.

CARLI KILCOMMONS

Fitness Assistant - A yummy friend to the founder and fitness enthusiast with specialties in all areas of fitness, stemming from extreme weight and the motivation to make fitness a passion in life.  From kickboxing to marathons she brings a refreshing energy to Sudor Taino.

IRINA SIROVSKY

Life Coach - is yummy friend to founder Karla Rodriguez. Ira is a Life Coach which brings a different perspective and dynamic to the business.  She is a certified aerobic instructor by the IFA. Proud Breast Cancer Survivor! Introducing my Life Coaching Services. Contact Me.

THE DEMO TEAM

Is comprised of any member of the Sudor Taino family that wishes to demonstrate the energy and motivation that they have acquired through their attendance at one, many or all of our events. Some of our consistent members include: Jeanette Mendez, JoAnn Angell, Carli Seely, Kimberly Ellison, Sara Mangiafico, Kate Riley and many others who join us along the way!

KIMBERLY LARSON

Is the yummy host to Sudor Taino's classes and workshops. Kimberly Larson is the owner & artistic director of the Backstage Academy of Dance (B.A.D.) and founder of the EnFuego Dance Company. She is a well-known dancer, choreographer, and teacher with a unique philosophy that encourages students to reach their highest potential and achieve excellence every step of the way. From 3 years old to their teenage years, B.A.D. is committed to developing dancers with style. Karla's daughter has been with B.A.D. since the age of 3.