Meet the Staff
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Beth McKinney, MSEd, RD, CHES, is the Director of the Wellness Program. She received her bachelors degree from Cornell University and her masters degree in health education from SUNY Cortland. In addition, Beth is a certified health education specialist. |
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Kerry Howell , MS, ACSM HFI, is the Assistant Director of the Wellness Program. Kerry uses her knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition to help improve the lives of not just the wellness members but all of the Cornell University community. Kerry graduated cum laude with a B. S. in Fitness & Cardiac Rehabilitation/Exercise Science from Ithaca College in 1997 earning the Departmental Award for Excellence. She received her Master's degree in Exercise Physiology in 2004. She is a certified Health Fitness Instructor from the American College of Sports Medicine and completed a home study course in Nutrition from the Cooper Aerobics Institute. Kerry coaches the beginning triathlon class and walk to run class. She also hosts an annual Red Cross blood drive, coordinates a Focus Health Series, manages the Wellness web page, and lectures on and off-campus. Recently she has been working with the Lifesteps class on weight management. In addition, Kerry promotes fitness to others by offering individual personal training, goal setting, and fitness testing meetings. Contact Kerry via electronic mail kk253@cornell.edu |
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Christa Albrecht , B.S., ACSM HFI, is the newest Health/Wellness Specialist added to the Wellness Team. Christa graduated cum laude from SUNY Brockport with a B.S. in Health Science and Recreation & Leasure Studies with concentrations in Management and Exercise Physiology. She is a certified Health Fitness Instructor from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Christa enjoys teaching and exercising in the pool and is certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA). Christa volunteers as a CPR/First Aid Instructor for the American Red Cross and enjoys hiking, ice skating, cooking, and organic gardening. She is looking forward to gardening in our beautiful Finger Lakes region after working in Florida, Tennessee, and western New York over the last sixteen years. Christa will be helping to develop the growing retiree program by providing personal training, fitness testing, health education, and working with our fabulous instructors (Have you checked out a Staying Strong, Feeling Fine, or Ripples class?). Christa is passionate about wellness and fitness and is looking forward to working with the Wellness Team to bring joy, balance, and well-being to the Cornell community. Contact Christa via electronic mail cma46@cornell.edu or call her at 255-3886. |
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Ruth Merle-Doyle, M.S., ACSM RCEP. Ruth is the Health/Wellness Specialist for the Wellness Program. She is no stranger to Ithaca and attended Ithaca College from 1994 through 1998, earning a B.S. in Fitness & Cardiac Rehabilitation with a minor in Nutrition Promotion. Ruth is a native of western New York, but recently relocated back to the area from Eugene, Oregon. While in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Ruth completed her Master’s work in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oregon and completed certification as an ACSM Registered Clinic Exercise Physiologist. For the past six years she has worked in patient care as a Cardiac Rehab Therapist. Ruth brings enthusiasm, expertise, and excitement to personal training, goal setting consultations, and fitness appraisals. Additional duties for Ruth include lecturing on various health/fitness topics to diverse groups on campus, facilitating the campus wide Blood Pressure clinic, assisting with events such as the Wellness Fair and Red Day, and assisting with the Walking Club. At home Ruth and her husband, Scott, enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, running, and cooking delicious cuisine. They plan on climbing 46 peaks in the Adirondack Park over the next few years. To contact Ruth, e-mail her at rem64@cornell.edu or call her 255-5060. |
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Michele Wilbur, RD Michele is a Registered Dietitian. As the Wellness Program's nutritionist, she works with individuals on making healthier food choices without deprivation or restriction. She helps people make choices to fit into their own lifestyle. She is certified in Adult Weight Management and has completed a certification in Medical Botany. Michele is also a certified Personal Chef, so she is great at giving meal ideas, recipe makeovers, and menu planning! Contact Michele on Thursdays using the main Wellness phone at 255-3886 or schedule an appointment with her by contacting Beth at bm20@cornell.edu.
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