Dr. DeAnne Davis Brooks is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Salem College in North Carolina. She holds degrees in Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Exercise and Sport Science, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies, and is a certified exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning specialist, track coach and yoga instructor. She draws upon that experience in her work with the Moving On! intervention program which she co-developed to help athletes make healthy transitions to life after sports. Brooks’ current research and professional interests also include teaching and mentoring students from underrepresented groups and working to increase opportunities for girls and women to participate in sports and physical activity.