Rachel Maceri, Ph.D., ACSM-EP

Rachel is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science within the Department of Health and Human Performance. She received her Ph.D. in Education and Human Development (with an emphasis on exercise physiology) from Western Michigan University in 2021. Her research emphasizes identifying variables that moderate the relationship between exercise and cognitive function, as well as establishing training programs that will augment enhanced physical fitness for a variety of populations. She is passionate about nutrition and aspires to empower her students to make well-informed food choices that support their performance, health, dietary preferences, and culturally diverse backgrounds.