Faith Kung

Assistant Coach 2019 - Present

Gymkana Member 2013 - 2015

Costumes Chair 2014 - 2015

Faith was born and raised in Montgomery County, MD. Prior to coming to UMD, she was a dancer and competitive figure skater. As a student in the Biological Sciences Graduate Program, Faith was wowed by Gymkana Home Show and started on the Troupe in 2013 to fulfill a childhood dream to do gymnastics. While on the team, her favorite acts to perform were silks and ladders. She served as Costume Chair for a year.

Since graduating in 2016, Faith has continued her career as a molecular biologist. She stays active and has trained on various circus apparatuses, including lyra, static and flying trapeze, and German wheel. Faith also volunteered in coaching the Troupe and teaching for the Saturday program. She has been a teacher/coach for many years and enjoys seeing students achieve goals, master skills, and put on a great performance.