LAB MEMBERS

Dr. Katie Potter, Lab Director

Education:

BA, Psychology, SUNY New Paltz
MS, Kinesiology, UNC Greensboro
PhD, Exercise science, University of South Carolina
Postdoc, Cardiovascular behavioral medicine, The Miriam Hospital/Brown Medical School

Research Interests:

Exercise motivation and adherence
Stealth health interventions
Physical and psychosocial benefits of the human-dog bond
Mental and cognitive benefits of physical activity and exercise

Affiliations: American College of Sports Medicine, Society of Behavioral Medicine

Colleen Chase, PhD Student

Education:

BA, Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MS, Kinesiology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Colleen is passionate about finding ways to help others increase physical activity engagement, adherence and enjoyment - in particular when coupled with the benefits of the human-animal bond and being in nature. Outside of the laboratory, Colleen loves trail running, hiking, gardening and beekeeping.

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