Degrees

• Ph.D. Exercise Physiology
  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Feasibility of a Campaign Intervention Compared to a Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Program in Overweight and Obese Adults
• M.S. Health, Physical Activity, and Chronic Disease-Research Focus
  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Motivational Incentives: Tools to Increase Physical Activity and Adherence in Clinical Interventions
• B.S. Exercise Science
  • Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, United States

Work Experience

• R25 Cancer Prevention and Control Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Arizona Cancer Center (2014 - 2015)
• Post-Doctoral Research Associate I, University of Arizona, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion (2013 - 2014)
• Senior Research Manager, University of Pittsburgh, Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center (2007 - 2013)

Awards

• NIH Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort, Patient Provider Information Workgroup member (Physical Activity Lead)
  • National Institutes of Health, Fall 2016
• Obesity Society Electronic and Mobile Health (eHealth/mHealth) Section, Chair-Elect
  • The Obesity Society, Fall 2016
• Pew-Stewart Scholars Program
  • University of Arizona Cancer Center, Fall 2016 (Award Nominee)
• Interdisciplinary Specialist Certification in Obesity and Weight Management Certification Member
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Summer 2016
• NIH Early Career Reviewer
  • National Institutes of Health, Summer 2016
• Programs to Increse Diversity Among Individuals engaged in Health Related Research (PRIDE-AHD) Participant, NHLBI
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Summer 2016
• National Research Mentoring Network, Northwestern University Model Grant Writing Coaching Group Recipient
  • Northwestern University, Spring 2016
• The Obesity Society Electronic and Mobile Health Section Secretary/Treasurer
  • The Obesity Society, Fall 2015
• ACSM Leader and Diversity Training Program
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2015
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2014
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2013
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2012
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2011
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2010
• ACSM Leader and Diversity Training Program Protege
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Spring 2015
• Early Tenure Track Scholar Nominee
  • Science Foundation Arizona Bisgrove Program, Spring 2015 (Award Nominee)
• University of Arizona Strategic Priorities Faculty Initiative Hire
  • Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Spring 2015
• Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools' Professional Development Workshop Travel Award
  • Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Arizona, Spring 2014
• Aaron Memorial Award
  • Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2013
• Council of Graduate Students in Education Travel Grant Award
  • School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2013
• Faculty and Student Research Award
  • School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2013
• Outstanding PhD Student Award
  • Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2012
• Alumni Doctoral Fellowship Research Award
  • School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2011
• ACSM Innovative and Creative Program Contest Winner
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Fall 2008
• Dean's List
  • University of Pittsburgh, Spring 2007
  • University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2006
• Full Graduate Assistantship
  • University of Pittsburgh, Fall 2006
• President
  • Latino Student Organization, Slippery Rock University, Spring 2004

Licensure & Certification

• CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and First Aid, American Red Cross (2005)
• Clinical Exercise Physiologist, American College of Sports Medicine (2007)