Laurie Black PhD, is a Columbus, Ohio native that is now a Professor of Kinesiology at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. She received both her Masters degree in Exercise and Wellness and her Doctoral degree in Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Wellness from Arizona State University under the guidance of Glenn Gaesser, PhD. Her research focuses primarily on exercise and metabolic markers in both normal and diabetic populations. As a former collegiate athlete she is also interested on various areas of sport performance and transfer of training. She stays active in her free time with cycling, running marathons, and resistance training.