Maria Gallo

[1] A multi-talented athlete, Gallo was also a member of Canada's National Bobsleigh Team for two years (2003–04).

[3] Gallo is considered one of the top ten North American women rugby union players.

[6][5] From 1999 to 2010, she was a member of the Canadian Women's Senior 15's National Team, serving as vice-captain.

During her tenure with the national team she earned 55 caps and represented her country at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

[1] After Gallo completed her post-doc in blood doping at UBC, she is now an instructor at the School of Kinesiology.