Leeann Bastian

LeeAnn is a first generation student studying for her Master’s degree in Kinesiology, and graduated from The Ohio State University in 2022 with her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. She is interested in clinical exercise physiology, primarily cardiovascular health. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and yoga enthusiast. Some of her hobbies include doing anything outdoors in nature, reading, and listening to music. She is excited to continue meeting new people in FSFP and helping you in your fitness journey!

Matt Soileau

Matt received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Ohio State University, and is now working on his master’s of Kinesiology. He is interested in behavioral interventions targeting physical activity and the potential of artificial intelligence as an assistive tool in this process. Matt enjoys spending time with his friends, exploring Columbus, and relaxing outdoors. He also loves finding new ways to exercise and was recently introduced to rock climbing as a fun and challenging form of physical activity. He is passionate about functional movement as well as the mental and physical benefits of exercise. Matt can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll accomplish on your exercise journey!

Rachel Berger

Rachel received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Ohio State, continuing on with the PhD program here. Her interests align with bridging cognitive-behavioral approaches with the world of outdoor recreation to support life-long adherence to physical activity. She engages in hiking and skiing, but is the most passionate about the outdoor pursuit of rock climbing, with aspirations to successfully link a big wall climb one day. Until then, Rachel is exciting to help you summit your own physical activity pursits.

Sarah White

Hello, I am a current undergraduate student working towards a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, with the additional goal of utilizing my 4+ years of experience in hospice patient care to pursue a specialized physical therapy program and career that focuses on primary, secondary, and/or tertiary disease and injury prevention for geriatric, palliative care, and hospice care patients.

Dennis Ruppe

Here’s my bio for you: Hello my name is Dennis Ruppe and I am a fifth-year senior from New Jersey. I am studying Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Exercise Science. While at Ohio State I have been a 4 year member and officer of the club ice hockey team.

Balea Schumacher

Balea received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida in her home state of Tampa, Florida. For her graduate thesis she focused on perceptions and behaviors with warm-ups and cool-downs when participating in aerobic activity. Her passions include adolescent physical activity engagement and behavioral interventions with a focus on health, wellness, and physical activity. Back home Balea was an intern for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine on campus program. She is passionate about encouraging and assisting others to get up and move and to live an overall healthier life. Outside of just being a student Balea enjoys being outdoors, watching her favorite sports teams, and finding new food places to try! She is excited to be a Buckeye and to help you on your quest to be better!