Dr. Amanda Stanec attained her PhD from the University of Virginia. Further achievements include the publication of more than twenty articles as well as co-authoring several book chapters related to physical education, sport, and health. Dr. Stanec has served on the Board of Directors for Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada, has presented at the National Wrestling Coaches Association Annual Convention, co-presented research at the Super 8 event in Lausanne, Switzerland, served on a panel to discuss females and wrestling at the 2015 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships, and is a 2015 recipient of the Dan Gable’s America Needs Wrestling award for her work on the promotion of the sport due to its inclusive nature and potential to support upward mobility. Dr. Stanec is the founder and owner of Move Live Learn which strives offset social injustices in education, sport, and health.Attended St Francis Xavier University. Lives in St Louis, MO, United States