She came to LMU from California State University, San Bernardino, where she was an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. Her research specializes in biomechanics and running gait retraining for individuals with chronic knee pain. She has experience teaching a variety of classes, including Sports Nutrition and EKG interpretation. She also regularly writes for several fitness magazines. Her hobbies include kickball, beach volleyball, running (sometimes even half-marathons!) and doing crossword puzzles. She is excited to join the faculty of Health and Human Sciences and looks forward to getting fully integrated into LMU life.