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Meet the Team
Principal Investigator
Felipe Lobelo, MD, PhD, FAHA
Dr. Lobelo is the Principal Investigator for the Heart Health United study. He is an Associate Professor at the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
Co-Investigator
Jennifer K. Frediani PhD, RD
Dr. Frediani is a Co-Investigator for the Heart Health United study. She is an Assistant Professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University.
Co-Investigator
Elizabeth Rhodes, PhD, MS
Dr. Rhodes is a Co-Investigator for the Heart Health United study. She is an Assistant Professor at the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
Coaching Team
Christopher Wedge
BIO
Dave Williamson
Dave Williamson is a dedicated soccer coach with over 15 years of experience, ranging from club soccer to high school teams. Currently, he is pursuing his US Soccer D License to enhance his coaching skills further. Passionate about the intersection of sports and health, Dave is eager to collaborate with Heart Health United to help individuals improve their well-being through the beautiful game.
Bella Reiss
Soccer has been the centerpiece of Bella Reiss's life since she started playing at the age of three. It has played a crucial role in her physical, emotional, and social development, and she has dedicated herself to spreading her love for the sport within her community. Bella has extensive experience coaching players of all ages, from children and teenagers to adults, in both formal and informal settings. Her coaching background includes individual training, summer programs, middle and high school teams, and SOPFC's Beginners Only program. For Bella, soccer represents physicality, teamwork, and the strong sense of community it fosters. Let's go HHU!