Penny is a registered dietitian who has worked in management at the same medical organization for over 15 years, which means she has spent a very long time professionally telling people what they should eat while presumably being surrounded by people who ignore that advice.

She has four kids: a daughter who is a freshman in college, a daughter who is a senior in high school, a son who is a sophomore in high school, and a son in 4th grade. She’s been married to Jamie for over 21 years, proving that true love, teamwork, and the occasional strategic decision to just let the other person be right can go a long way.

Penny is an avid runner and exerciser, which is impressive considering she already has four kids and apparently enjoys adding unnecessary cardio to her life. She’s also started reading more regularly, thanks largely to some relentless peer pressure from her sister-in-law. When she’s not running, exercising, or being bullied into reading, she can usually be found lounging by the pool—where she is finally doing what she does best: absolutely nothing.