Health and Wellness Research Champions

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Dr. Weiwei Chen

Assistant Professor of Economics

  • Dr. Weiwei Chen is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Coles College of Business. She specializes in empirical analyses in health economics and health services research. Her work has covered the effect of health insurance, changes in health care utilization and expenditures, child health, and issues of vaccine uptake. Her recent research focuses on substance use, hospital care outcomes, and health care in correctional facilities.​

    Dr. Chen has served as principal investigator, co-investigator, and consultant on research projects funded by local and federal government, international organizations, and private entities. 

Dr. Garrett Hester

Associate Professor of Exercise Science

  • Dr. Garrett Hester joined the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management in 2016. He completed his undergraduate work in Health and Human Performance at Northeastern State University and earned his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Health and Human Performance at Oklahoma State University. He is a 2021 NIA Butler-Williams Scholar and member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Southeast ACSM chapter, and National Strength and Conditioning Association.

    Dr. Hester's research interests include the effects of aging, fatigue, and resistance training on neuromuscular physiology and physical function. Also, females' specific muscle health and physiology, and sex differences are of interest in these topics.

Garrett Hester

Health and Wellness Board of Advisors

Tee Faircloth

Founder & CEO, Coordinated Care Inc.

Dr. Carlamarie Novoa Ramos

Doctor, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus

Dr. Ashley Scales

Director of R&D Operations, VA Atlanta

Dr. Sweta Sneha

Executive Director, Healthcare Management and Informatics, Kennesaw State Universtiy

Dr. LeeAnna Spiva

AVP, Nursing Operations and Practice, WellStar Health System