Lab Director
Leah Robinson, Ph.D., FACSM
B.S. - Physical Education & Biology, North Carolina Central University, 2000
M.S. - Sport and Exercise Science, The Ohio State University, 2002
Ph.D. - Sport and Exercise Science, The Ohio State University, 2007
Research Interests: Using evidence-based interventions that are grounded in Achievement Goal Theory to promote motor skills acquisition, physical activity, and physical health & development in preschool- and school-age children.
Lab Coordinator
Tannaz (Taz) Sabet, M.A.
B.S. - Social Psychology York University, Toronto
M.A.- Counseling Psychology, Adler University
Postdoctoral Fellow
Stephanie Palmer, Ph.D.
B.S. - Psychology, Southeast Missouri State University
M. Ed. - Exercise Science, Southern Illinois University
Ph.D. - Movement Science, University of Michigan, 2024
Research Interest: I am interested in motor skill development, factors that
influence motor skill development, and the role of motor skill development in
supporting other aspects of child development in children with and without
developmental disabilities. I am a personal trainer and fitness instructor and I have
worked as a behavioral therapy implementer for children with Autism.
Leesi George-Komi
B.S. ED - Exercise and Sport Science, University of Georgia, 2018
M.S. - Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Georgia, 2021
Ph.D. - Kinesiology, University of Michigan (Expected Graduation: 2025)
Research Interest: Supporting children to develop greater perceptions of their
motor competence and improve their motor development as well as the impact of
psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, depression) on motor development and health
outcomes.
John Adams
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Undecided
John is fascinated with numbers and analyzing data, it is a fascinating puzzle that constantly challenges his mind. Over the years, he has had the privilege of coaching and mentoring talented young children, nurturing their potential, and helping them develop essential skills. He is eager to combine his passion for numbers and his experience with tutoring to be a positive influence on future generations. While his major remains undeclared, John is excited to explore academic paths that allow him to delve into the fields of data analysis and kinesiology.
Graduation Year: 2029
Major: Movement Science
Mariam is passionate about improving health through movement and is excited to expand her understanding of child motor development through her work in the CMAH lab. Her experiences in patient mobility, biomechanics research, and community service have strengthened her interest in promoting lifelong health and well-being. She hopes to pursue a career in medicine, where she can integrate movement into patient care and foster the body's innate ability to heal itself through evidence-based, holistic approaches.
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Master's in Public Health. Department of Health Behavior Health Equity
Camila is a graduate student in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity within the School of Public Health and a researcher in Dr. Robinson's Child Movement and Developmental Health (CMAH) Lab. She earned her bachelor's degree in Health Promotion & Health Equity, during which she was introduced to kinesiology. Since then, her interest in the field has grown, driving her commitment to research that advances physical activity and motor development for children with and without disabilities.
Graduation Year:
Major: Movement Science
Megan Renae Galantowicz
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Biology, Health, & Society and Spanish
Megan is interested in understanding motor skills while considering disabilities that may impact those skills, which aligns with her goal of attending medical school. Her work in various volunteer organizations and patient care revolve around coordinating care according to disability needs. By her involvement in the CMAH lab, Megan is determined to continue studying motor skills and promote disability rights and research.
Olivia Angela Henn
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Biology, Health, and Society
Olivia has a passion for working with children and studying childhood development. During the school year, she volunteers throughout the Ann Arbor community, supporting the Special Olympics and Alzheimer's Association through Alpha Epsilon Delta and leading nutrition-focused programming for children with Kids' Kitchen Service Club. Through her research in the CMAH lab, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of health concerns and intervention methods affecting youth populations. She plans to apply this knowledge toward a future career in dentistry, with a potential focus on pediatric care.
Graduation Year: 2029
Major: Movement Science
Charlotte Joy Meeker
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Movement Science
Charlotte is passionate about the intersection of movement and health, and having experience working with children, is excited to explore child development and movement further while assisting in the CMAH lab. She hopes to combine her passion for working with kids with her interest in health and medicine by pursuing a career as a physician assistant, with a potential focus on pediatrics.
Hailey Ryu
Graduation Year:
Major: Movement Science
Adelaide Rose Shaver
Graduation Year: 2027
Major: Biology
Adelaide is passionate about working with children, whether through tutoring, helping in after-school programs, or babysitting. She is excited to learn more about child development and movement while assisting with the CMAH lab. Adelaide hopes to apply what she learns in the lab to medical school and eventually to working in pediatrics.
Megumi (Daniela) Shimazaki Ito
Graduation Year: 2028
Major: Movement Science
Daniela grew up participating in a variety of sports and enjoys staying active. She has a passion for working with children in settings such as coaching and tutoring. She is eager to gain valuable research experience and expand her knowledge of the critical factors that influence child movement and development. Her long-term interests include pursuing a career in pediatric care, either in medicine or dentistry.