About me

​My primary research interests focus on the effects of physical activity and exercise on body composition, particularly among individuals affected overweight and obesity.  

The overarching goals of my research and teaching is to understand the mechanisms that link exercise to improvements in body composition and cardiovascular health, and to understand how exercise can be tailored to the individual in order to ​maximize the effectiveness of training. 

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Education

2011-2015
Doctorate of Philosophy - Kinesiology (Exercise Physiology)
University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia.         
 
2008-2011
Master of Arts - Physical Education (Exercise Science)
Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
 
2004- 2007
Bachelors of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Texas. Denton, Texas.                

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2015–Present
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology.
University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
 
2011–2015
Graduate Assistant, Department of Kinesiology.
University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia.
 
2009–2011
Graduate Teaching Assistant, College of Health Professions.
Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 
 
2008–2009
University Recreation, Graduate Assistant Fitness Programming.
Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, Michigan.