Our team

Meet the WHSP Institute Team

Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM

Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH, FACSM

Co-Founder & President

Geordie Enoch

Geordie Enoch

Manager, Engagement & Ambassador Programs

Nicole Farnsworth, MS, RD, CSSD

Nicole Farnsworth, MS, RD, CSSD

Research Associate

Jinger Gottschall

Jinger Gottschall

Chief Operating Officer

Esther Lofgren

Esther Lofgren

Strategic Advisor

Lee Margolis, PhD

Lee Margolis, PhD

Senior Scientist

Kimberly Panik, MS, RDN, LDN

Kimberly Panik, MS, RDN, LDN

Clinical Research Manager/Technician – Nutrition & Physiology

Grace Saville

Grace Saville

Strategic Research Manager

Kirsten Seagers, PhD

Kirsten Seagers, PhD

Research Associate – Sports Biomechanist

Trent Stellingwerff, PhD

Trent Stellingwerff, PhD

Director of Research & Development

Urjita Udeshi

Urjita Udeshi

Digital Marketing Manager

Advisory Board

WHSP Advisory Board members are champions of our vision, serving as trusted advocates and advisors.
They amplify our work through their networks and provide expertise and guidance to propel our mission forward.
Nia Akins

Nia Akins

US 800 m Champion, Olympic Finalist and Elite Middle-Distance Runner

Christina Aragon

Christina Aragon

Professional 1500 m Runner and U20 World Bronze Medallist

Elise Cranny

Elise Cranny

Olympic Distance Runner and American Indoor 5000 m Record-Holder

Emily McCann

Emily McCann

Former CEO of Citizen Schools

Alysia Montaño

Alysia Montaño

Middle-Distance Runner and 6X USA Outdoor Track and Field 800 m Champion

Alex Ostberg

Alex Ostberg

All-American Distance Runner, Elite Coach and Public Health Program Leader

Allie Ostrander

Allie Ostrander

Professional Long-Distance Runner and 3X NCAA Steeplechase Champion

Jason Vescovi, PhD

Jason Vescovi, PhD

VP, High Performance & Director, Center of Sport Science & Safety, USA Lacrosse

Ashley Wagner

Ashley Wagner

Olympic Figure Skating Bronze Medalist, World Silver Medalist and NBC Commentator