Revolutionizing Campus Health: UC Berkeley's Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Initiative

Marlon Maus, M.D., DrPH, FACS is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley, where he serves as the faculty and medical advisor for the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) program.  

In this role, Dr. Maus is responsible for overseeing the research and evaluation of the program and is a key member of the organizational committee. He also sponsors the EIM-OC classes and contributes to their development. Dr. Maus, a board-certified ophthalmologist with a doctorate in Public Health from UC Berkeley, has a long-standing commitment to teaching and mentoring across various levels of education. His research interests include the intersection of public health, aging, and technology, and he is involved in innovative projects aimed at promoting healthy aging and preventing vision loss in underserved communities. 

Mary Popylisen PT, MSPT, ATC manages the Physical Therapy Department at UC Berkeley’s University Health Service.  

Mary is a member of the organizing committee helping Health Service clinicians understand the benefits of movement for their patients and creating methods for them to refer appropriate patients to the EIM-OC program. She actively plans and implements projects for the EIM-OC team and participates in outreach efforts. 

Marvin Floyd II is the Inclusive Recreation Coordinator with UC Berkeley’s Recreation & Wellbeing (RecWell) facility.  

Marvin graduated from California State University, Sacramento (Sac State), with a degree in Recreational Therapy. At UC Berkeley, he functions similarly to a DEIB coordinator, participating in DEIBJ-specific committees, leading inclusive awareness training, and presenting on adaptive recreation. He currently oversees the development and implementation of inclusive programs and activities, including adaptive sports, awareness training, Adaptive Sports Sampler clinics, and the Adaptive Sports Decal course. RecWell’s Inclusive Recreation program also offers RSF 101 guided tours, virtual seated yoga, and personalized gym accommodations for students and members. 

Christian Chhom is the Personal Training Program Specialist at UC Berkeley's Recreation & Wellbeing facility, a certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Kinesiology. 

Christian is integral to the Exercise is Medicine On-Campus program, collaborating with students to overcome barriers to physical activity. He works with various University Health Service departments to support student referrals, emphasizing the impact of exercise on physical and mental health. Christian educates students on the versatility of exercise and empowers them to engage in activities they enjoy, fostering healthier lifestyles. 

Lauren Magdaleno, MPH, CHES is a Health Educator with the Health Promotion unit at University Health Services.  

Lauren’s role on the EIM-OC team includes planning and executing  outreach events on campus, such as informational tabling, exercise pop-ups, and population-specific workshops (such as our Black student swim event). She also helps the planning team with strategic planning and other administrative functions.  

Francisco Flores, MA is the Interim Associate Director of Fitness Operations & Fitness Program Supervisor. Francisco is a nationally certified fitness instructor with the American Council on Exercise. He has developed fitness programming for Bally Total Fitness, CRUNCH, Club One, BaySport and Arch Amenities Group. 

Francisco’s role at RecWell is organizing, planning and executing fitness programs throughout UC Berkeley campus fitness centers. He joined EIM to assist in implementing fitness programs throughout the campus fitness centers combining the EIM and RecWell programming to assist our student body for an inclusive diverse workout experience.