Advisory Board Members

The AFPA Board of Advisors is made up of internationally renowned experts, and authors in the fields of exercise science, personal fitness, nutrition, weight management and wellness.

Mission Statement:

The AFPA Board of Advisors serves as a vehicle for communication and interaction between the faculty of AFPA and the fitness & wellness community. In addition, the board advises the AFPA faculty on strategy, curriculum and programs and provides opportunities for, and assistance with, research, program development and other projects. The Board of Advisors also engages with AFPA students as mentors and guest speakers.

Purpose:

The Board of Advisors is comprised of leaders in the fitness, health & wellness community who believe in the vision of AFPA and who have a desire to make a difference in the lives of others by offering ideas, opportunities, and assistance with research, educational programming or other projects of significance to the fitness and wellness community.

• Carol Simontacchi, MS - Ft. Myers, FL, Nutrition
• Denise Klatte, M.P.T. - Los Angeles, CA, Physical Therapy
• Julie Twynham, BS - Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Aquatic Fitness
• Marcus DeValentino - Aiea, HI, Military Sports Fitness Management/Marital Arts Expert
• Paul Sorace, MS - Bayonne, NJ, Exercise Physiology
• Scott Josephson, MS - Boynton Beach, FL, Nutrition & Wellness
• Kathy Boucher, BNS - Overland Park, KS, Nursing & exercise Science
• Leigh Crews - Atlanta, GA, Exercise Science/Yoga - Atlanta, GA

Executive Board Members

• Bill Misner, Ph.D., C.S.M.T. - Spokane, WA, Holistic Nutrition
• Brian Bradley, BS - San Diego, CA, The Egosque Method, Athletic Training
• Len Kravitz, Ph.D. - Albuquerque, NM, Health, P. E. & Recreation
• Annette Lang, MS - Brooklyn, New York, Health Education
• Maureen Hagan, BScPT - Markham, Ontario, Canada, Physiotherapist
• Helen Vanderburg, BS - Calgary, Canada, Pilates Mat and Yoga
• Deirdre Daniels, RYT - Los Angeles, CA, Yoga-Mind/Body Connection

Executive Office

• President & Chief Executive Officer - Mark J. Occhipinti, M.S., Ph.D., N.D.c.
• Chief Operations Officer - Amy L. Occhipinti, M.S., Ph.D.c.
• Executive Office Manager - Ruth-Ann Solomon
• Financial Service Professional, New York Life Insurance Company - Barbara Bobbin-Wilkinson

AFPA Team

• Administrative Assistant - Marilyn Campbell
• Membership Operations Assistant - Rebecca Binford
• Marketing Assistant - John Binford
• Financial Consultant - Neil K. Piper CFS, CSA
• Accounting Manager - Joyce Bartlett, CPA
• IT Specialist - Gary Thorne, Jr., B. S.
• Web Development Specialist - Lake WebWorks
• Graphic Design Specialist - Jacquelyn Zeichner
• Graphic Design Specialist - Ken Small
• Chief Legal Advisor - Estella Gold - Attorney at Law - White & Williams, LLP
• Legal Advisor - Mark D. Abramson - Attorney at Law - Kelly & Visotcky, L.L.C.