STRIDE Introduces Special Projects Team

Members of the STRIDE team, Molly Iwasaki and Maritsa Enriques, both have been doing research and special projects. Below, we learn about their roles, hobbies and favorite foods.

 

Molly Iwasaki, kinesiology undergraduate, special projects coordinator

What do you do at STRIDE?

I am working through STRIDE to develop and implement an exercise-based fall prevention program for older adults in the San Luis Obispo community. We are planning to begin a pilot implementation of the program at the end of February.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to hike and cook.

What is your favorite food?

Yellow Thai curry.

 

 

Maritsa Enriquez, food, science and nutrition undergraduate, research assistant

What do you do at STRIDE?

I assist in research related to STRIDE’s Following the Longitudinal Aspects of Student Health (FLASH) study. This was a three-year study conducted from 2009-12 that surveyed Cal Poly students on a wide range of health characteristics. Currently, I am working on a systematic literature review looking at demographics on biomarkers. Also, I am organizing some of the FLASH data related to biomarkers. The overall goal of conducting and analyzing a study like this is to find trends in health behaviors, implement an intervention, and potentially reverse negative health outcomes. 

What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to do yoga, cook and hang out with friends.

What is your favorite food? 

I'm a huge foodie in general, but my favorite would have to be any sort of exotic fruit.