Experience

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  Therabody

  • Scientific Researcher

    • Apr 2024 - Present

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  PUER

  • Exercise Physiologist

    • Feb 2024 - Present

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  The University of Georgia

  • Faculty

    • Jul 2022 - Present

    Part-time faculty in UGA’s Kinesiology Department.

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  My Steady Mind

  • Scientific Advisor

    • Jul 2022 - Present

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  American College of Sports Medicine

  • Committee Member

    • Jun 2021 - Present

    Engaged in volunteer opportunities with the College, including:Continuing Professional Education Committee of the CCRBHealth & Fitness Summit Program CommitteeACSM Health & Fitness Journal Trends Workgroup Member

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  Pure Barre

  • United States
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head Teacher at Pure Barre Athens

    • Sep 2014 - Present

    Teaching at Pure Barre Athens is one of my favorite ways to disseminate research within the local Athens community. Pure Barre's group exercise concept is genius, as it's not only extremely effective, but also safe, low-impact, high intensity work geared specifically toward women. Connecting with community members, and helping them to make positive behavior changes with exercise, is a huge - but rewarding - responsibility!As the Head Teacher at Pure Barre Athens, I also have the privilege of continually training and coaching our wonderful staff! I'm able to help our team perfect the Pure Barre technique and continually challenge them to be the most effective group exercise instructors that they can be. Additionally, I am able to meet with clients and teach them modifications as needed due to pregnancy, previous injury, low fitness level, preexisting medical condition, etc. I truly love using my knowledge of exercise science in this capacity, and I'm thankful to be part of the Pure Barre team!

  • Manager of Training Development and Barre Kinesiologist

    • Sep 2016 - Nov 2019

    As a member of the Training and Development team, my primary responsibilities include ensuring efficacy and safety of movements in class, providing exercise modifications, ensuring our technique is research-based, and developing training content based on anatomy and physiology. My PhD in Exercise Physiology, combined with both my expertise in obesity management through exercise and diet interventions and my experience with cheerleading and dance, allows me to share the benefits of incorporating Pure Barre into a healthy lifestyle. See the links below.

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  MYOKORE

  • Exercise Science Consultant

    • Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

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  EvolveWell Research Partners

  • Senior Research Associate, Exercise Science & Fitness

    • Sep 2023 - Apr 2024

    EvolveWell is a non-pharma CRO, full of PhD level industry scientists seeking to improve consumer messaging of health brands, products and experiences.We partnered with clients to meet a variety of needs, from building evidence of product validity and effectiveness or strategizing how to use scientific evidence to differentiate your brand and establish trust, to gaining valuable insights for enhancing your product and beyond.

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  Perspire Sauna Studio

  • Health & Science Consultant

    • Dec 2023 - Mar 2024

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  SweatHouz Infrared Sauna + Cold Plunge Studio

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Chief Health and Science Officer

    • Sep 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  Orangetheory Fitness

  • United States
  • Wellness and Fitness Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Director of Health Science and Research

    • Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

    I oversaw our Medical Advisory Board, served as the Orangetheory HQ subject matter expert on all health science related content, oversaw all health science communication to our network and externally, and maintain responsibility for setting and executing on our research agenda.

  • Director of Global Fitness Science

    • Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

    I help ensure that our brand stays at the forefront of boutique fitness, by making continual strides to connect exercise science research to our workouts. By providing members a well-rounded and science-based product, we're able to see huge improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, and other aspects of both physical and mental health.

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  University of Georgia - College of Education

  • Athens, Georgia Area

  • Lecturer

    • Aug 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Athens, Georgia Area

    As a full-time instructor in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, I generated and delivered original content for the following courses: Program Planning, Chronic Disease Prevention, Chronic Disease Prevention Online. Additionally, I was active in scholarly research and scientific writing, department and community service, and student mentoring.

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  University of Georgia

  • Athens, Georgia Area

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Athens, Georgia Area

    I completed a Postdoctoral Researcher Associate position in the Exercise Psychology Lab within the Kinesiology Department at UGA. With Dr. Pat O'Connor as my advisor, I am able to expand my knowledge of the field of exercise psychology in regard to cognitive outcomes, vitality, and fatigue. We have submitted a manuscript for publication to share our results with the scientific community.

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  University of Georgia (UGA) Graduate School

  • Athens, Georgia Area

  • PHD Student and Graduate Research Assistant

    • Aug 2013 - May 2016
    • Athens, Georgia Area

    Under the primary direction of Dr. Ellen Evans, I completed a PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Georgia. Our lab, The Body Composition and Metabolism Lab, focused on women's health across the lifespan, specifically in the areas of weight management, body composition, physical function, physical activity and higher protein diets. As a PhD student, I was able to gain experience in both teaching undergraduate courses solo, and in continuing to coordinate large, externally funded clinical trials. Additionally, I was able to mentor several graduate and undergraduate students both formally and informally. My dissertation work focused on contemporary, hands-off obesity prevention in adolescent girls using both social media platforms and commercial fitness trackers. Publications in preparation.

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  University of Georgia

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Coordinator

    • May 2012 - Aug 2013

    As a research coordinator, I managed two large-scale, funded, randomized controlled research interventions in the Body Composition and Metabolism Laboratory at UGA. Additionally, I was responsible for managing 12 graduate students and several undergraduate research assistants; for overseeing data collection, entry, and management; for assisting with publications and final reports to respective funding agencies.

  • Masters Student and Graduate Assistant

    • Aug 2010 - May 2012

    Earned MS in Kinesiology; Taught 4 Basic PE courses to undergraduate students each semester; MS thesis research on psychological predictors of compensation to physical activity; Clinical research experience; Proficient in exercise testing and prescription; Anthropometric measurement experience; Data collection, management and analysis experience; Selected amongst peers to receive additional funding Spring 2012 to assist with USDA-funded, large-scale research project

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  Charlotte Catholic High School

  • Substitute Teacher

    • May 2009 - May 2012

    Substitute teacher for Biology, Chemistry, English; Communicating with and managing students

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  Museum of Life and Science

  • Durham, NC

  • Children's Science Lab Intern

    • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Durham, NC

    Developed and presented science experiments to elementary-aged children; Supervised hands-on laboratory activities for toddlers

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  Partners in Health and Wellness

  • Chapel Hill, NC

  • Rehabilitation Intern

    • May 2009 - Sep 2009
    • Chapel Hill, NC

    Developed and implemented exercise protocols for chiropractic patients; Patient interaction; Assisted with clerical tasks when needed

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  Nordstrom

  • Sales Associate

    • May 2006 - Aug 2009

    Met weekly sales quotas; Effectively communicated with customers; Managed Personal Book Software