Professor

Office Location

Exercise Science
Ctr for Healthcare Education N266
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  • Program Director (Inaugural) - Master of Science in exercise science & nutrition (2009-2021)
  • Designed the nutrition content for the New York Road Runners Marathon & Half Marathon Official Training program via RUNtrix
  • Former Written Exam Committee Member, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) (2014-2024)
  • Fitness consultant to the Bridgeport Police Academy (2013-2018)
  • Member, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Member, Guild of Sommeliers

Degrees and Certifications

  • Ph.D., Human Movement (conc: Exercise Physiology), Florida State University (2006)
  • MA, Exercise Science, Furman University (2002)
  • BS, Health and Exercise Science, Furman University (2001)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), 2002 - present, NSCA
  • Court of Master Sommeliers, Introductory Sommelier Examination, passed fall 2013
  • Society of Wine Educators, Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate (HBSC), passed July 2017

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Applied Physiology
  • Nutrition/ Sports Nutrition
  • Wine

Research & Grants

  • Dietary supplement efficacy and safety
  • Factors influencing running economy

Awards & Fellowships

  • Club Advisor of the Year, Student Life Office (Sacred Heart University)
  • Certificate of Appreciation for "valuable service to the Sacred Heart community," The Office of Residential Life and Housing Services (Sacred Heart University)
  • Dean’s Scholar Award for “exceptional academic performance” (Florida State University)
  • College of Human Sciences Doctoral Fellowship Award presented for “exceptional academic performance” (Florida State University)
  • Tyner University Fellowship Recipient (Florida State University)
  • Recipient of Sandy Molnar Health and Exercise Science Scholarship for "commitment to becoming a professional physical educator" (Furman University)
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