Congratulations to:
2023 College Bowl Winners:
Shane Phillips, Kristen Green, Mateo Gonzalez (New York Institute of Technology)
Alternate: Bernie Acevedo
Faculty rep- Mr. Alexander Rothstein
2023 H. Scott Kieffer Service Award:
Dr. Melissa Reed (West Chester University)
2023 Early-Stage Investigator Award:
Masoud Maghaddam (University of Maryland Eastern Shore)
2023 ACSM President’s Cup:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclair State University)
2023 Doctoral Student Investigator Award:
Jocelyn M. Delgado (Pennsylvania State University)
Nominees:
Emily Blake, University of Maryland
Michele N. D'Agata, University of Delaware
Jocelyn M. Delgado, Pennsylvania State University
James M. Heilman, University of Maryland
Nicholas A. Rizzi, University of Delaware
2023 Masters Student Investigator Award:
Michael R. Perlet (Montclaire State University)
Nominees:
Bilal A. Chaudhry, Rutgers University
Kat G. Fisher, Pennsylvania State University
Varan J Patel, University of Pittsburgh
Michael R. Perlet, Montclair State University
Serena A. Schade, University of Delaware
2023 Mathew Kerner Undergraduate Student Investigator Award:
Makenzie L. Rattigan (University of Delaware)
Nominees:
Alexandra Dembeck, Slippery Rock University
Morgan T. Fique, Towson University
Makenzie L. Rattigan, University of Delaware
Amber L. Whittaker, Salisbury University
Zeyi Wu, Syracuse University
Undergraduate Student Poster
1st - Makenna Isles, Grove City College
2nd - Amanda Butz, McDaniel College
3rd - Meghan Hudson, Grove City College; Kendall Nester, East Stroudsburg University
Masters Student Poster
1st - Brian G. Josephson, SUNY Upstate Medical University; Sarah Dellett, Syracuse University
2nd -
3rd - Virginia Content, Pennsylvania State University
Doctoral Student Poster
1st - Ana Carla Salumunes, Pennsylvania State University
2nd - Sara Mascone, University of Maryland
3rd - Gabriel Pena, University of Maryland
Special Thank you to all the sponsors who supported MARC ACSM!:
Parvo Medics
Moravian University
AMTI
Drexel University Health Sciences
Lebanon Valley College
Messiah University, Master of Science Athletic Training
Messiah University, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Messiah University, Master of Occupational Therapy
Neumann University
Slippery Rock University
Hologic
MGC Diagnostics
Xsensor
ATCOR
COSMED
Canisius College
Drexel University Health Sciences
East Stroudsburg University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Kean University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Merrimack College
Messiah University
Montclair State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Parker University Chiropractic
PennWest Edinboro
Saint Francis University
Seton Hill University
SUNY Cortland
Syracuse Falk College
The George Washington University
University of Delaware
University of Maryland College Park
University of Pittsburgh - Neuromuscular Research Lab
University of Pittsburgh - School of Education
West Chester University
West Liberty University
American University
Mary Baldwin University
Marywood University
Late October Newsletter
MARC President's Address
ACSM American Fitness Index (2023 Summary Report)
Congratulations to the new ACSM fellows in the region!:
Michael Bruneau, Jr., Ph.D. (Drexel University)
Nancy Glynn, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Stephen Ives, Ph.D. (Skidmore College)
Anthony Kontos, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Cayce Onks, D.O. (Penn State Health)
Tim Werner, Ph.D. (Salisbury University)
Request for ACSM Fellowship Mentors:
ACSM SHI-Women is seeking mentors within the regional chapter in order to assist the SHI Women in building its mentoring program. Click Women to Fellowship Program Pathway infographic PP5 for more information.
ACSM Names 2023 Certified Professional of the Year
March
20, 2023
Louise Valentine, MPH, CHES, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CPT, EIM, has been named ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year for 2023. The award was presented to Valentine Saturday, March 18 during ACSM’s annual International Health & Fitness Summit in Arlington, VA.
ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards and ACSM’s Health & Fitness Summit Program Committee developed the Certified Professional of the Year award in 2021 to recognize an outstanding ACSM certified professional for their dedication and exceptional contributions towards enhancing the health and wellness of individuals in their community.
“It is our sincere pleasure to recognize Louise Valentine as the 2023 Certified Professional of the Year. Louise's professional accomplishments truly demonstrate the difference that one person can make when they combine passion and education with initiative and follow through. The health and wellness of the communities that she has served, and the programs that she has developed and implemented, exemplify the impact one can have when they are able to successfully move scientific findings into evidenced based practice in accessible formats,” said Christie Ward-Ritacco, Ph.D., FACSM, ACSM-EP, EIM, chair of the ACSM’s Certification Board. “As a selection committee, we are continuously impressed with the accomplishments of our candidates and plan to continue and expand this recognition program highlighting the amazing work being done by ACSM certified professionals.”
Valentine is CEO of BreakingThroughWellness.com, offering holistic coaching, educational events, and a comprehensive learning academy for active women and runners 35 and older. It is her passion to translate cutting-edge science into efficient strategies so others can break through setbacks, thrive after 35, and maximize health, fitness, and performance with more energy and less stress.
Valentine is a published researcher, best-selling author, runner, and impact-driven military spouse. She began her career in the National Football League (NFL) but left it behind in 2011 to support her husband’s military service. She has since held a fellowship with the U.S. Army studying how to best address root causes of soldier health, fitness, medical readiness, and resilience concerns. With a commitment to empowering others to live a long, healthy life, Louise has worked throughout the U.S. in patient care, health care technology, and community wellness intervention design.
“The heart of ACSM’s mission is to train confident, educated, and competent individuals who translate science into effective practice,” said Valentine. “Serving as ACSM’s Certified Professional of the Year, I will value the opportunity to inspire others to do the same.”
Learn more about the ACSM Certified Professional of the Year Award and criteria by clicking here.
Additional Resources:
Breaking Through | Turning Adversity into Opportunity to Impact the Lives of Others
Media Contact: Sharon Smith, APR, media and public relations manager
ssmith@acsm.org | 317-352-3866