Experience

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director of Research and Health Policy

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  At AOSSM, I am responsible for overseeing the scientific activities and implementing the research components of the society's strategic plan. That includes supporting a diverse agenda of grants programs and funded initiatives. I also work with the AOSSM Research Committee to identify emerging opportunities, financial resources and mentor groups to further AOSSM-led research endeavors. Finally, I will also be focused on expanding and building new partnerships to create and disseminate clinical guidelines relevant to sports or other injuries and facilitate access to the outcomes of this evidence-based research to guide patient care. Show less



Independent Contractor

• Sr Science Advisor

  • Apr 2022 - Nov 2022



American College of Sports Medicine

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Science Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2022

  As Chief Science Officer, I provided day-to day oversight for all scientific and research activities of the College. That included effectively communicating to members and key stake-holders the scientific and research mission of the College, their scientific priorities, and opportunities for engagement. In addition, I worked with staff and members to implement ACSM’s strategic plan related to science and research. Further, I was responsible for scientific relationship development and collaboration with other organizations and industry. Finally, as Chief Science Officer, I made key recommendations to the ACSM CEO, Board of Trustees, and elected leadership regarding scientific activities, strategic opportunities, and new initiatives. ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. With more than 50,000 members and certified professionals worldwide, ACSM is dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. Show less

• VP for Evidence Based Practice and Scientific Affairs

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2017

  As Vice President, I provide expertise and oversight to ensure that evidence based practice protocols and processes are followed when developing and disseminating corporate pronouncements. In this role, I work with expert panels in all phases of developing highly influential evidence-based reports, known as ACSM Position Stands, which are systematic evidence-based and evidence-informed reviews that lead to major findings. In addition, I am leading the development of MOSAIC, an online resource center and evidence library for sports medicine and the exercise sciences. Finally, as VP, I also contribute my expertise in research methodology and grant writing to the scientific activities of the College. Show less



Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

• Assistant Professor

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2012

  As Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University, my research expertise was focused on the mental and physical impact of exercise in individuals with clinical depression. More specifically, I studied the use of exercise as an adjunct to traditional treatments for depression and the mechanisms underlying the exercise-depression relationship. As Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University, my research expertise was focused on the mental and physical impact of exercise in individuals with clinical depression. More specifically, I studied the use of exercise as an adjunct to traditional treatments for depression and the mechanisms underlying the exercise-depression relationship.