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Lindsay Distefano, Ph.D
Professor, Department of Kinesiology, and Associate Vice President for Research DevelopmentUniversity of Connecticut
Lindsay DiStefano works to promote safe physical activity in children through physical literacy development and sport-injury prevention.
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor; Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and HealthUniversity of Connecticut
Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization
Amy Gorin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychological SciencesUniversity of Connecticut
Professor focused on long-term weight loss.
Idris Jeelani
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida
Idris Jeelanis's research focuses on construction safety, visual data analytics and cognitive sciences.
Julie Levy
Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Florida
Julie Levy focuses on shelter animal wellness, feline infectious diseases, spay/neuter and humane cat population control alternatives.
Lisa J. Merlo
ProfessorUniversity of Florida
Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.
Linda Pescatello, Ph.D., FACSM, FAHA
Distinguished Professor of KinesiologyUniversity of Connecticut
Dr. Pescatello specializes in exercise prescription for health benefit
Vishesh Agarwal, M.D.
Chair of Addiction Medicine Services, Vice Chair of Department of PsychiatryChristianaCare
Dr. Vishesh Agarwal is an addiction psychiatrist with a demonstrated history of working in the health care industry.
Adam Little
Mentor | CBASELifeLearn, Inc.
Adam is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems.
Matt Hitchings
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida
Matt Hitchings researches the effectiveness of interventions against infectious disease, including COVID-19, influenza and dengue virus.