Jerrod Johnson ‘11 played quarterback for the Texas Aggie football team from 2006-2011 starting in the 2008-2010 seasons. After an outstanding high school career where he was ranked as the 31st best player nationwide by Rivals.com, Johnson was named All-Big 12 in 2009 and the Preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2010. He also held the Big 12 record for throwing consecutive passes without an interception (242) and has held numerous Texas A&M University quarterbacking records.

Russell R. Pate is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. He has held several administrative positions including Chair, Department of Exercise Science; Associate Dean for Research, Arnold School of Public Health; and Vice Provost for Health Sciences. Pate is an exercise physiologist with interests in physical activity and physical fitness in children and the health implications of physical activity. 

Dr. Wagner is Emeritus Professor of Medicine & Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in La Jolla, CA. After obtaining his M.B., B.S. and B.Sc. (Medicine) degrees from Sydney University in 1968, he did postdoctoral work with Professor John West at UCSD in La Jolla, CA, USA. After his post-doctoral work, Dr. Wagner then joined the UCSD medical faculty and has remained there to the present time. His research addresses the theoretical and experimental basis of oxygen trans...

Chisa Yamaguchi, originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, graduated from UCLA with two bachelor’s degrees in Asian American Studies and World Arts and Cultures. Ms. Yamaguchi is currently entering her seventh and final season performing with DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion®. In addition to dancing, Ms. Yamaguchi is a certified yoga instructor specializing in Vinyasa flow, pre and post-natal yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Tune Up Ball Therapy and is a certified Reiki Master. 

Dr. Larry KenneyMarie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance, Penn State University“Climate Change, Aging and Human Health"Dr. W. Larry Kenney received his Ph.D. in Physiology in 1983. He has been a faculty member at Noll Laboratory, Penn State University, since that time and is currently the Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance as well as Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology. His research involves human physiological responses to extreme conditions of exercise, ...

Dr. Thompson is currently Professor of Public Health Nutrition and Exercise, Director of Research and Deputy Head of School in the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK. Janice’s research interests include working with high-risk groups in community-based settings to examine the determinants of physical activity and healthy eating amongst individuals and families. She applies these findings to the development, implementation, and evaluation of culturally-tailo...

Mr. Reggie Brown is a former football linebacker in the National Football League. He graduated from Reagan High School (Austin, Texas) in 1992, where he was chosen first team All Central Texas Linebacker, All District Team as linebacker and running back for both junior and senior years. Reggie was the recipient of the Jackie Lyman award while at Reagan HS, equivalent to the team’s MVP. Brown was awarded a full football scholarship to Texas A&M to play linebacker. During his time in College Stat...

P. Darrell Neufer is a native of Boston, Massachusetts, attended West Virginia Wesleyan College as an undergraduate, received a M.S. degree in Exercise Physiology from Ball State University (1986), a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from East Carolina University (93), and completed postdoctoral training in Molecular Biology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (1993-1996). 

Dr. “Tony” Hackney is a full professor at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science, with a joint appointment in the Department of Nutrition-School of Public Health and several adjunct appointments in the UNC School of Medicine. He also holds faculty appointments in several universities in Latin America.

Kevin Spencer is a Teaching Artist, Researcher, Speaker, Consultant, and Film Producer. He is also a world-renowned Illusionist with dozens of accolades to his credit. He and his wife, Cindy, were the recipients of the Merlin Award for International Magicians of the Year (2009) and six-time recipients of Performing Arts Entertainer of the Year. Most recently, the Milbourne Christopher Foundation honored them as Illusionists of the Year (2015) for their contributions to the art of magic.