Curriculum Vitae

Amerigo Rossi, EdD, CSCS

amerigo.rossi@liu.edu

EDUCATION
Doctor of Education in Applied Exercise Physiology, 2015
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
Dissertation: “Development and assessment of a physical activity intervention for cancer survivors”
Advisor: Dr. Carol Garber

Master of Science in Exercise Science, 2005

California State University, Los Angeles, CA
Thesis: “Effects of a novel sodium bicarbonate ingestion protocol on supramaximal treadmill time
among elite athletes”
Advisor: Dr. Nazareth Khodiguian

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, 1999

Columbia University, New York, NY

AWARDS
Honors Graduate, California State University Los Angeles
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Awardee, California State University
Academic All-Ivy Student-Athlete

GRANTS
2015-16 Long Island University Research Support Network Grant. “Acceptibility of FitBit physical
activity monitors for endometrial cancer survivors. (Principal Investigator) $5,000
2014-15 Oglesby-Snyder Grant for Equity and Cultural Diversity. “Superwoman: Exploring Stress,
Coping, and Physical Activity Among African American Women.” Association for Applied
Sport Psychology. (Co-Principal Investigator) $4,000
2014-15 Provost’s Office Doctoral Dissertation Grant. “The Development and Assessment of a
Physical Activity Intervention for Ethnically Diverse Endometrial Cancer Survivors.”
Teachers College Columbia University (PI) $12,500
2011-12 Dean's Grant for Student Research. Teachers College Columbia University. $2,000
2011-12 Vice President’s Student Research in Diversity Grant. Teachers College Columbia
University. $3,000
2011-12 Legacy Grant. “Bronx Oncology Living Daily (BOLD) Healthy Living Project: A
Diabetes Prevention Initiative.” Communities IMPACT Diabetes Center. (Role: Exercise
Specialist) $30,000

LANGUAGES
Near-fluent Italian, Conversational Spanish
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor
Long Island University - Brooklyn, Division of Athletic Training Health & Exercise Science
Brooklyn, NY
09/13 – present
 Successfully teach courses in the Sports Sciences, Exercise Science, Public Health, and Health
Sciences programs to facilitate interprofessional education.
 Develop existing curricula to include applicable and relevant information leading directly to
certification and employment.
 Serve as an outcomes assessment fellow to ensure meaningful and useful outcomes assessment
reports for graduate programs.
 Present division programs at university-wide and external events to improve recruitment of
quality students.
 Chair departmental personnel committee to attract top-level faculty members.
 Coordinate the Clinical Exercise Physiology Track for the Masters program in Exercise Science
to maximize student exposure to clinical experiences.

Full-time Instructor
Bronx Community College, Department of Health, Physical Education & Wellness
Bronx, NY
01/11 – 08/13
 Advised students regarding academic plans and future employment opportunities to ensure
proper student matriculation and successful post-graduation transition.
 Enhanced existing exercise and nutrition curricula to include video, interactive media and
current events to fully engage students in learning.
 Served on College First-Year Committee to develop and teach an ePortfolio-based course to
enhance student retention.
 Served on College Advisement Committee to streamline advisement procedures for maximum
student benefit.

Adjunct Lecturer
Kingsborough Community College, Department of Health & Physical Education
Brooklyn, NY
06/09 – 12/10

Adjunct Lecturer
LaGuardia Community College, Department of Natural & Applied Science
Queens, NY
09/09 – 12/10

Part-time Instructor
Teachers College, Columbia University, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
New York City, NY
01/10 – 05/10

Part-time Instructor
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UCLA Extension, Department of Fitness Instruction

Los Angeles, CA & Online
09/08 – 12/09
Adjunct Faculty
California State University Northridge, Departments of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy
Northridge, CA
08/08 – 12/08

Adjunct Faculty
California State University Los Angeles, School of Kinesiology & Nutritional Science
Los Angeles, CA
04/02 – 12/08
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College
08/10 – 05/11
Exercise Physiology Laboratory I (Graduate Level)
Exercise Physiology Laboratory II (Graduate Level)

Teaching Assistant, Div. of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
08/05 – 05/08
Clinical Exercise Physiology (Graduate Level)
Clinical Exercise Physiology Laboratory (Graduate Level)
Therapeutic Exercise (Graduate Level)

Guest Lecturer, Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy, University of Southern California
Systems Physiology / Metabolism (Graduate Level)
Exercise Physiology / Fatigue (Graduate Level)
Clinical Management of Osteoporosis (Graduate Level)

Guest Lecturer, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences, Teachers College

Physical fitness, weight control, and relaxation (Graduate Level)

High School Science Teacher, Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian High School
09/04 – 06/05
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PUBLICATIONS

1. Carter, L., Rossi, A. (2019) Embodying Strength: The Origin, Representations, and
Socialization of the Strong Black Woman Image and Its Effect on Black Women’s Mental
Health. Women & Therapy. Accepted for publication.
2. Cleary, A, Rossi, A, States, R. (2018) Parkinson's Disease: Exploring Motives for Long-
Term Adherence to a Group Exercise Program. Rehabilitation Nursing. Epub ahead of print.
3. Rossi, A, Torres, R, Gallo, P, Marcus, A, States, R. (2018) What makes a group fitness
program for people with Parkinson’s disease endure? A mixed methods study of multiple
stakeholders. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 41:320-327
4. Rossi, A, Frechette, L, Miller, D., Miller, D., Friel, C., Van Arsdale, A., Lin, J, Shankar, V.,
Kuo, D.Y.S., Nevadunsky, N.S. (2018) Acceptability and Feasibility of Wearable Fitness
Technology for Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Gynecologic Oncology. 149(3):470-475
5. Rossi, A., Friel, C., Carter, L., Garber, C. (2018) Effects of Theory-based Interventions on
Physical Activity Among Obese Cancer Survivors. A Systematic Review. Integrative
Cancer Therapies. 17(2):226-236
6. Rossi, AE, Garber, CE, Kaur, G, Xue, X, Goldberg, GL, Nevadunsky, NS (2017) Physical
Activity-related Differences in Body Mass Index and Patient Reported Quality of Life in
Socioculturally Diverse Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer. 25(7):
2169-2177.
7. States, RA, Sweeny, TL, Rossi, A, Spierer, DK, Salem, Y. (2017) Physical functioning after 1,
3, and 5 Years of exercise among people with Parkinson's disease: A longitudinal observational
study. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. 40(3):127-134
8. Rossi A, Garber CE, Ortiz M, Shankar V, Goldberg GL, Nevadunsky NS. (2016) Feasibility of
a physical activity intervention for obese, socioculturally diverse endometrial cancer survivors.
Gynecologic Oncology. 142(2):304-10.
9. Rossi, A., Moadel-Robblee, A., Garber, CE., Kuo, D., Kuo, D Goldberg, GL, Einstein M.,
Nevadunsky, N. (2015). Physical Activity for Ethnically Diverse Endometrial Cancer
Survivors: A Needs Assessment and Pilot Intervention. Journal of Gynecologic Oncology.
26(2): 141-147
10. Conlon, B., Kahan, M., Martinez, M., Isaac, K., Rossi, A., Skyhart, R., Wylie-Rosett, J.,
Moadel, AB. (2015) Development and Evaluation of the Curriculum for BOLD Health
Living; A Diabetes Prevention and Control Program for Underserved Cancer Survivors.
Journal of Cancer Education. 30(3):535-545
11. Hawkins, S.A., Crespo, N.C., Rosseullo, A. (2014) Associations of acculturation on peak
bone mass and correlates of bone health in Latino women. Sport Sciences for Health.10(2):
127-133
12. Erceg, D., Dieli-Conwright, C., Rossuello, A., Jensky, N., Sun, S., Schroeder, E. (2010)
The Stayhealthy bioelectrical impedance analyzer predicts body fat in children and adults.
Nutrition Research. 30(5):297-304.
13. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Wiswell, R. (2009) Absolute Lactate Threshold Predicts
Endurance Performance for Master Athletes. Biology of Sport, 26:105-112
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14. Jensky-Squires, N., Dieli-Conwright, C., Rossuello, A., Erceg, D., McCauley, S. and
Schroeder, T. (2008). Validity and reliability of body composition analysers in children and
adults. British Journal of Nutrition, 18:1-7

*Changed last name from Rossuello to Rossi in 2011

(Under review)
1. Rossi A, Garber CE, Ortiz M, Shankar V, Kuo, D., Nevadunsky NS. Sustained effects of
theory-based physical activity intervention for socioculturally diverse obese endometrial cancer
survivors: Longitudinal results of a pilot study. Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 11/2018

(In Preparation)
2. Ortiz, M, Rossi, A, Garber CE, Kuo, D, Nevadunsky, N. Qualitative evaluation of a physical
activity intervention for socioculturally diverse endometrial cancer survivors.

ABSTRACTS

1. Rossi, AE, Ortiz, M, Carter, L, Garber, CE. (2018) Qualitative evaluation of a physical activity
intervention for socioculturally diverse endometrial cancer survivors. Annals of Behavioral
Medicine. 52, S501-S501. National Meeting, Society of Behavioral Medicine
2. Miller, E., Rossi, A., Samuel, D., Ramirez, C., Viswanathan, S., Kuo, D., Nevadunsky, N.
(2018) Acceptability and feasibility of wearable fitness technology for endometrial cancer
survivors. National Meeting, Society of Gynecologic Oncology 35 (15_suppl), e17103-e17103
3. Beric-Stojsic, B, Henkle, S, Shtaynberg, J, Rossi, A, Eckert, B. (2017) Developing a tailored
Interprofessional education (IPE) module: Lessons Learned. National Conference, Association
of Schools of Applied Health Professions
4. Beric-Stojsic, B, Henkle, S, Shtaynberg, J, Rossi, A. (2017) Lessons Learned in Developing the
IPE Module 1 ‘What Happened to John Doe?’: Challenges and Opportunities. National Center
for Interprofessional Practice and Education
5. Carter, L & Rossi, A. (2016) Superwoman: Exploring Stress, Coping, and Physical Activity
Among African American Women. National Conference, Association for Applied Sport
Psychology.
6. States, RA, Sweeny, TL, Rossi, A, Spierer, DK, Salem, Y. (2016) Physical functioning over 1,
3 and 5 years of exercise among people with Parkinson’s disease: A prospective cohort.
National Conference, American Physical Therapy Association.
7. Sweeney, SL, States, RA, Rossi, AE. (2015) An interprofessional case study: Training health
profession students in clinical exercise therapy for people with Parkinson’s disease. National
Conference, American Society of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Translational and
Computational Motor Control.
8. Rossi, AE, Nevadunsky, NS, Ortiz, M, Moadel-Robblee, A, Viswanathan, S, Goldberg, GL,
Garber, CE. (2015) Feasibility of a Physical Activity Intervention for Ethnically Diverse
Endometrial Cancer Survivors National ACSM Conference
9. Rossi, AE, Garber, CE, Kaur, G, Xue, X, Goldberg, GL, Nevadunsky, NS. (2015) The
Associations Between Physical Activity Behaviors, Body Composition and Quality-of-life
among Ethnically Diverse Endometrial Cancer Survivors National Society of Gynecologic
Oncology Conference
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10. Rossi, AE, Garber, CE, Ortiz, M, Moadel-Robblee, A, Kaur, G, Viswanathan, S, Goldberg,
GL, Nevadunsky, NS (2015) The feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week social cognitive
theory-based physical activity intervention for obese, ethnically diverse endometrial cancer
survivors. National Society of Gynecologic Oncology Conference
11. Rossi, AE, Nevadunsky, NS, Ortiz, M, Moadel-Robblee, A, Viswanathan, S, Goldberg, GL,
Garber, CE. (2014) The Effectiveness of a 12-week Theory-based Physical Activity
Intervention for Ethnically Diverse Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Greater New York Regional
ACSM Conference
12. Rossi, A., Nevadunsky, N., Moadel, A, Garber, CE. (2013). The Development of an
Effective Physical Activity Intervention for Underserved, Ethnically Diverse Endometrial
Cancer Survivors. National ACSM Conference
13. Hawkins, S., Crespo, N., Rossuello, A. (2008). Association Between Acculturation,
Lifestyle and Bone Density in Latinas. National ACSM Conference.
14. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Wiswell, R. (2008). A longitudinal analysis of age-related
Vo2max decrease in master athletes. National ACSM Conference.
15. Rossuello, A., Erceg, D., Jensky, N., Dieli, C., Schroeder, E. (2007). Validation of the
Biospace InBody 320 and Omron BodyLogic Body Fat Analyzers. National ACSM
Conference.
16. Erceg, D., Rossuello, A., Jensky, N., Dieli-Conwright, C., McCauley, S., Schroeder, E.
(2007). Validation of the Futrex 6100TM and Stayhealthy BC3TM for Estimating Body
Composition. National ACSM Conference.
17. Rossuello, A., Hawkins, S., Cornwell, A., DiCaprio, P., Chou, C., Khodiguian, N. (2006).
The Effects of Modified Chronic Sodium Bicarbonate Ingestion on Short-Duration, High-
Intensity Performance in Elite Middle-Distance Runners. National ACSM Conference.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Exercise Specialist, Consultant

Montefiore Hospital/Einstein Medical School
Bronx, NY
08/10 – 12/11
Principal Investigator: Dr. Alyson Moadel
Study: Bronx Oncology Living Daily Healthy Living Project: A Diabetes Prevention Initiative
 Developed and pilot tested an 8-week exercise program for cancer survivors to reduce their risk
of developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
 Created 12-week didactic curriculum tailored for underserved populations at high risk for Type
II diabetes to increase the long-term physical activity adherence.
 Assisted in the research and writing of CDC and NIH grants to gain funding for exercise
intervention and outcome measurements.

Research Assistant
Teachers College, Columbia University, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
New York, NY
06/09 – 05/10
Advisor: Dr. Carol Garber
Study: Establishing a Center for Advanced Professional Training in Health and Fitness Instruction
 Interviewed current and past students to determine strengths and weaknesses of the curriculum.
 Compared current curriculum content to national standards to gain objective analysis of the
curriculum.
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 Made recommendations about future direction of the MA program to increase enrollment and
quality of instruction.

Research Assistant
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology
Los Angeles, CA
08/05 – 05/08
Supervisor: Dr. E. Todd Schroeder
Study 1. Validity and Reliability of Body Composition Analysers in Children and Adults
Study 2. Hormonal Regulators in Muscle and Metabolism in Aging
 Recruited, screened and received consent to include sufficient participation while maintaining
pre-determined participant guidelines
 Administered DEXA scans, hydrodensitometry, and bioelectrical impedance to determine
accurate body composition of adults, older adults and pre-diabetic Latino adolescents.
 Accurately input data into spreadsheets (Excel & SPSS) to facilitate ease of analysis and
quality control.

Research Coordinator
University of Southern California, Department of Biokinesiology
Los Angeles, CA
10/05 – 05/07
Supervisor: Dr. Steven A. Hawkins
Study: The Influence of Acculturation on Peak Bone Density in Latinas
 Managed NIH study with direction from principal investigator to assure consistency in data
collection and analysis
 Recruited and pre-screened potential participants to maintain participant conformity.
 Translated English questionnaire packets to Spanish language to allow for non-biased data
collection.

Exercise Specialist
 Brooklyn Parkinson’s Group biweekly class, LIU Wellness Institute, Principal Investigator:
Rebecca States (2013-present)
 Metabolic Validation of Objective Physical Activity Monitors, LIU Wellness Institute, PI:
Dr. David Spierer (2013-14)
 Hormonal Regulators in Muscle and Metabolism in Aging, USC General Clinical Research
Center. Primary Investigator: Dr. Fred Sattler (2006-08)
 The Influence of Acculturation on Peak Bone Density in Latinas, USC Division of
Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy. Primary Investigator: Dr. Steven Hawkins (2005-07)

DEXA Technician
 Strength and Nutrition Outcomes for Latino Adolescents at Risk of Diabetes, USC
Department of Preventative Medicine. PI: Dr. Michael Goran (2007-08)
 Strength Training and Nutritional Development for African American Youth, USC Dept of
Preventative Medicine. PI: Dr. Michael Goran (2007-08)
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HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES TAUGHT

• Long Island University - Brooklyn, Division of Athletic Training Health & Exercise Science

Exercise Training for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease

Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018

Physical Activity for Public Health (Masters Level)

Spring 2014, Spring 2017, Spring 2018

Wellness & Nutrition

Winter 2014

Exercise Physiology I
Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018

Exercise Physiology II
Fall 2013
Research Methods in Exercise Science (Masters Level)
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015

Research Methods in Exercise Science (Online)

Fall 2016, Fall 2017
Research in Health Professions
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016

• Bronx Community College, Department of Health, Physical Education & Wellness

Human Nutrition
Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013

Walking, Jogging, and Weight Training

Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
Fit for Life
Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013
First Year Seminar
Spring 2012, Fall 2012

• Kingsborough Community College, Department of Health & Physical Education

Fitness Assessment and Prescription (Lecture and Laboratory)

Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010
Foundations of Health and Physical Education
Fall 2009
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Walk, Jog, Run

Summer 2009

• LaGuardia Community College, Department of Natural & Applied Science

Fundamentals of Human Biology I
Summer 2010, Fall 2010
Fundamentals of Human Biology II
Fall 2009, Winter 2010

• Teachers College, Columbia University, Department of Biobehavioral Sciences

Exercise Physiology Laboratory
Spring 2010

• UCLA Extension, Department of Fitness Instruction

Human Physiology (Traditional and Online courses)
Fall 2008, Fall 2009 (Online)
Performance Enhancing Drugs and Supplements
Spring 2009 (Online)

• California State University Los Angeles, School of Kinesiology & Nutritional Science

Ergogenic Aids in Sports and Exercise

Fall 2006, Fall 2008

Physiological Aspects of Exercise and Aging

Fall 2007

Exercise Prescription (Lecture and Laboratory)

Spring 2007

Intermediate weight training

Spring 2004

Weight Training, Physical Conditioning, Jogging

Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004
Intramural sports
Fall 2003, Spring 2004

Indoor soccer, Outdoor soccer

Spring 2002, Fall 2003

• California State University Northridge, Departments of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy

Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
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Fall 2008
Applied Physiology and Physiological Assessment (Graduate Level)
Fall 2008

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, American College of Sports Medicine, 2004 – Present
Member, Research Committee (Greater New York Regional Chapter)
Member, Committee for Student Participation (Greater New York Chapter)
Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2008 – Present
Member, Society of Health and Physical Educators, 2015 - 2018

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (2008 - present)
American Heart Association CPR/AED
DTTAC Lifestyle Coach

Computer: Expert with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Proficient in SPSS