Expertise

Initially trained as a clinical exercise physiologist, her research program has become more translational in recent years and is mainly focused on effective and sustainable exercise/physical activity and nutrition programs and interventions.

Scholarly Interests

  • Applied exercise physiology
  • Weight management behaviors
  • Clinical and community-based interventions
Degrees
PhD, University of Georgia, 1998
MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1990
BS, Western Illinois University, 1987