Faculty & Staff

Andrew Cornwell, Ph.D.
Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4648
[email protected]

Biomechanics; Neuromuscular Aspects of Human Performance 
Louisiana State University

Robbi Beyer, Ph.D.
Professor, Fit Friends Co-Director
Phone: (323) 343-4664
[email protected]

Pedagogy, Adapted Physical Education; Director - Physical Activity Center for Education (PACE) 
Texas Woman’s University

Dwan M. Bridges, Ph.D.
Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4658
[email protected]

Adapted Physical Education; Movement Experiences for Children; Physical Education Pedagogy 
Ohio State University

Sierra Cordova, Ed.D.
Associate Professor, Fit Friends Co-Director
Phone: (323) 343-4639
[email protected]

Physical Education; Pedagogy; Positive Youth Development 
California State University, Los Angeles

Daniel Frankl, Ph.D.
Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4662
[email protected]

Sociology and Psychology of Youth Sports; History and Philosophy of Physical Activity 
Southern Illinois University

Michael Selvan Joseph Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4580
[email protected]

Spinal Plasticity, Spinal Learning & Memory University California, Los Angeles

Stefan Keslacy, Ph.D.
Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4654
[email protected]

Exercise Physiology 
University of Montpellier, France

Saemi Lee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
[email protected]

Sport and exercise psychology, physical cultural studies Golden Eagle Physical Activity Mentoring (GEPAM)
West Virginia University

Anne Larson, Ed.D.
Associate Director & Professor
Phone: (323) 343-5243
[email protected]

Sport-Based Youth Development; Community Leadership of Physical Activity; Founder of AIYDA – Activating Intentional Youth Development 
Teachers College/Columbia University

Leila Rahnama, PT, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Phone: (323) 343-5334
[email protected]

Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Gait/Motion Analysis, Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Postural Control, Movement Analysis

Ming-Chih 'Darren' Sung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Phone: (323) 343-4641
[email protected]

Motor Learning & Development; Adapted Physical Activity 
Oregon State University

Jazmin Espinoza
Aquatics Coordinator 
[email protected] 

Jeffrey Su, PT, DPT, MS, CPT
[email protected]
Clinical Education Coordinator

Connie Wong, PT, M.A. 
Mobility Center Coordinator
[email protected] 
Principles of Mobility Training, Neurorehabilitation

Reuben Zesati, B.S. 
[email protected]
Physical Activity Coordinator
Intramurals Coordinator