A U.S.-based professional (Valdez, AK) is pursuing a PhD in Health & Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago (2018–2030) and holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology (Marshall University, 2014) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science (Marshall University, 2012). With over 10 years of experience in kinesiology education, fitness program management, and athletic coaching, they specialize in strength and conditioning, running training, and health promotion.
Their recent roles include Adjunct Kinesiology Professor (2021–2023) and Health & Fitness Director (2020–2023) at the University of Alaska (Valdez, AK). As Director, they oversaw all operations of the Health & Fitness Center: coordinating strength and conditioning programs (recruiting/training personal trainers), managing staff (hiring, supervision, daily tasks like facility cleaning and equipment maintenance), and designing fitness classes/events (credit/non-credit courses, risk mitigation plans, feedback analysis to optimize programs). As Professor, they taught kinesiology, health, fitness, and wellness to students.