Currently serving as the Manager of Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness at Ohio State University, I am responsible for assisting with the management and formulation of strategic and organizational strategies, data plans, and analysis across all department operations. I support special projects that align with the department and Student Life strategic initiatives. Additionally, I provide support for the J. Michael Dunn Sport and Wellness Scholars program as well as department fundraising efforts. Skilled in Strategic Partnerships, Talent Management, Student Development, Project Management, Data Analysis, and Public Speaking. Strong human resource professional with a Master's degree focused in Campus Recreation Leadership from James Madison University. 

An industry leader for more than 25 years, Chris’ experience is rooted in leadership and consulting roles within higher education and community with proactive, upstream well-being impacts (recreation, wellness, health promotion, and community-building).  He has consulted and worked in Canada and the U.S. including as a Director at Mount Royal University and Northern Illinois University.  Chris has also served in volunteer industry leadership roles including NIRSA's Board of Directors, the planning committee for NASPA's Wellness and Health Promotion Leadership conference, and the executive committee of the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network.

I am currently the Associate Director of Recreation at Northern Illinois University where I oversee all aspects of Sport Club and Intramural programming, coordinate all departmental and community special events, engage and develop all student staff members, and work as part of our leadership team in Intercollegiate Athletics. I have spent my entire decade+ professional career working at NIU in various positions including facilities, aquatics, fitness floor management, student development, sport clubs, and intramural sports. 

Education Background
Education, M.S., Baylor University

Kathleen is currently serving as the Executive Director of Recreational Sports at The Ohio State University.  She is recognized as an international healthy campus specialist leveraging opportunities that enhance the overall well-being of students and the larger university community.  Kathleen served as President of NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation 2013-14 and is active in several higher education associations speaking and consulting.  Prior to joining Ohio State, Kathleen spent 25 years at Washington State University as executive director of University Recreation and Assistant Vice President of Campus Life.

I'm a Director at B&D where I lead our midwest team.  I've advised over 100 colleges and universities on tranformational student life projects.  I have been active in NIRSA since 1995 when I was a student working in campus rec at Miami University.  After Miami I was a GA at Central Michigan University and worked at the University of Minnesota.  I'm an avid runner and love to travel.

Education:
Central Michigan University: MA Exercise Science
Miami University: BA Zoology

I am the Director of University Recreation for CENTERS, LLC at Jacksonville State University.  In this role I provide leadership to the University Recreation staff, programs, operations, and facilities developed from a P3. Previously I served as the Director for Campus Recreation at Florida Atlantic University after a series of promotions. I've made a habit of working in new rec centers. First as a student employee at DePaul University, then as a graduate assistant at the University of West Florida, at Florida Atlantic and now JSU.

Lifetime NIRSA member
Current Innovation Advisor to the NIRSA NSC Board
Current Executive Director, Solutions & Partnerships for HealthFitness
Former Director of Recreation at MIT

Personal Pronouns: she/her/hers

I am the Director of Academic Health Data for FSU Libraries.  NIRSA has been and continues to be an important part of my life; I've been a member for well over a decade, starting as a graduate student until now.  I am passionate about assessment, evaluation, research, and data analysis and also about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Educational Background: University of West Florida (2007 B.S., 2009 M.S.)

One of my favorite things to do is review survey questions for people to ensure they are inclusive and the questions are going to yield usable data that answers the question the survey poses.  If you ever want a survey review, feel free to connect with me via email (april.lovett@fsu.edu) or using Twitter or LinkedIn. My husband, Darryl Lovett, and I also host a podcast about bridging the gap between racial boundaries: Success in Black and White.  The link is provided in the website below.

I am currently the Assistant Director of Fitness Facility Operations at Florida State University where my job functions include oversight of our staff and operations at the Leach Recreation Center and Fitness & Movement Clinic. I have has been in this role for two years and loving it.

I am a huge sports fan - all things Houston! I also coach our FSU Women's Rugby Club - I play a little rugby on the side.

I'll be online periodically during conference days, please visit the Networking section to message me if you want to connect or have more questions about my session. 

I am currently the Coordinator of Competitive Sports Facilities at Florida State University where my job functions include overseeing our 7 competitive sports facilities including 4 indoor basketball courts, 2 outdoor basketball courts, 12 tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts and over 112 acres of outdoor field space between our various locations. I oversee the staffing and programming at each location, including Intramural Sports and Sport Club practices and events. I have been in this role for 3 years, directly following 2 years as a Graduate Assistant for Facility Operations at Georgia Southern University. 

I am an Associate Director for Campus Recreation at Florida State University overseeing all things Fitness and Facilities related (programs and facilities operations). I also serve as the department lead for Assessment and a co-lead for Finance and Accounting. 

I am the Member Services Coordinator with FSU Campus Recreation. I am originally from Michigan, did my undergrad at the University of Dayton and grad school at Indiana University. This is my fourth NIRSA annual conference (attended: DC, Denver, Boston), but first virtual! :)

I am the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs at FSU Campus Recreation and oversee Fitness, Group Fitness and Small Group Training in two facilities, as well as outdoor programming at multiple sites.

I have been a member, active (and sometimes MIA) of NIRSA for over 20 years and I am happy to be back!  I am a 2-time alumna of FSU with my degrees in Dietetics, B.S and Higher Education, M.S.  

My committee work involves serving as the co-lead of FSU's Healthy Campus 2030 Physical Health Team, and as the Chair for FSU's Division of Student Affairs Asian American Task Force.