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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 Officers

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