HPRC Team

Andrea Lindsey is the Director, Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS), and Senior Nutrition Scientist. Ms. Lindsey oversees all dietary supplement and Nutrition content for CHAMP. A Nutrition Information Specialist, she has extensive experience in the fields of dietary supplements and nutrition. She has considerable knowledge regarding the content, safety, labeling, and marketing of dietary supplement products. Her vast experience in evidence-based content for educational products highlights the Nutrition element of Total Force Fitness.

Education:

• Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, University of Maryland
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Simmons University

Relevant accomplishments:

• Presented at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetic’s annual conference, FNCE, 2021 for “Issues and Concerns Surrounding Dietary Supplements”
• Member, Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association
• Member, American Society for Nutrition

Published articles include:

• Essential features of third-party certification programs for dietary supplements: A consensus statement
• The 10 Commandments of nutrition: 2014

Ben Seims is a subject matter expert in health and human performance. He has more than 20 years of experience in health care, including coaching and education with a focus on tactical performance and resiliency. He was in the Army National Guard for 25 years; 10 years as an infantryman and 15 years in the Nurse Corps. Ben was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His last position was as Holistic Health and Fitness H2F Education Director and Military Health and Performance Optimization Integrator for the National Guard’s Professional Education Center. 

Education:

• Master of Science (MS), Sports and Health Sciences with a concentration in Human Performance, American Military University
• Graduate Certificate, Tactical Performance and Resiliency, The Citadel
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Western Governors University
• ADN(RN) degree, Wenatchee Valley College

Certificates and Credentials:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
• Certified Personal Trainer

Accomplishments:

• U.S. Army National Guard 1999–2024

Dr. Camila Almeida is HPRC’s mental and social fitness team lead. She is deeply committed to translating evidence-based information into educational resources and providing Service Members with accurate, up-to-date, and relevant content. As a subject matter expert on sleep, Camila has created articles, infographics, guides, worksheets, workbooks, and more—to help Service Members optimize their sleep readiness and manage operational fatigue. Her greatest professional reward is to know that her dedication contributes to enhancing the health, wellness, and performance of Service Members.

Dr. Camila Almeida is HPRC’s mental and social fitness team lead. She is deeply committed to translating evidence-based information into educational resources and providing Service Members with accurate, up-to-date, and relevant content. As a subject matter expert on sleep, Camila has created articles, infographics, guides, worksheets, workbooks, and more—to help Service Members optimize their sleep readiness and manage operational fatigue. Her greatest professional reward is to know that her dedication contributes to enhancing the health, wellness, and performance of Service Members.

Education: 

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience, Uniformed Services University
• Master of Science (MS) in Biochemistry, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedicine, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Accomplishments:

• "Sleep Leader Guides: Tools to Optimize Sleep and Manage Fatigue" presenter at the 2024 Georgia Southern University Human Performance Optimization Summit.
•  "Sleep Leader Guides: Tools to Optimize Sleep in the Military” presenter at the 2024 H2F Symposium Sleep Readiness breakout session.
• Sleep Readiness curriculum creator for 2022–23 Military Human Performance Optimization–Integrator (MHPO-I) course and 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Resilience Coordinator and Unit Education (ResCUE) course.

Published articles:

• Sleep Management: Fight Fatigue
• Lead with Better Sleep

Charles Hewitt is a holistic health and performance education specialist. He supports the HPRC team in developing and executing the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness Advisor (H2F-A) program. Charles is a performance dietitian and a certified strength and conditioning coach with more than a decade of experience in college athletics and tactical performance program development.  

Education:

• Master of Science (MS), Sports Physiology, Texas A&M University 
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutritional Science, Texas A&M University 

Accomplishments:

• USAF Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) human performance project manager for undergraduate pilot training 
• Oklahoma State athletics director of performance nutrition 
• Certified strength and conditioning coach (SCCC)
• Certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD)
• Registered dietitian (RD)

Dr. Daniel Abroms is the lead advisor for Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Training and Curriculum Development for HPRC. He leads a team of subject-matter experts in developing and implementing a curriculum that spans across content areas, collaborates with key stakeholders, and supervises delivery and evaluation of in-person and virtual HPO training. Dan’s areas of expertise include sport psychology, mental performance, and leadership development. Dan has 15+ years of experience delivering evidence-based programs and driving performance, resilience, and change management objectives across high-stakes environments. These audiences include leaders and Service Members across the U.S. military, professional and NCAA collegiate athletes, and leaders within the corporate sector. 

Education:

• Doctor of Education (EdD) in Interdisciplinary Leadership, Creighton University
• Master of Science (MS) in Exercise & Sport Sciences, Ithaca College
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Accomplishments:

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology
• Member of the Mental Skills Team in support of player development for the 2018 World Series Champions Boston Red Sox baseball organization.  
• Worked on the U.S. Army Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness’s Master Resilience Training program, teaching resilience skills to Service Members. 
• Worked on the U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver Performance Enhancement Demonstration Project (2011), examining the effects of performance psychology training on indicators of psychological health and performance on Army-relevant medical tasks. Influenced the development and delivery of interventions. 

Research and presentations:

• “Lived Experiences of Psychological Safety: A Phenomenological Study of Interdisciplinary Work Teams for Sports Programs at a NCAA Division I University” (doctoral dissertation, Creighton University, 2021).
• “Keeping It All In The Family? Exploring the Influence of Social Network Preference Within the Field of Applied Sport Psychology,” panelist, AASP National Conference: Las Vegas, NV, October 2024.
• “Sharpening Your Skills: The Power of Debate in Professional Development,” panelist,  Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Annual Conference: Orlando, FL, October 2023.
• “Acing Army Schools: Integrating Performance Enhancement Training & Academic Performance Training with an Army Infantry Unit,” poster presentation, AASP Annual Conference: Orlando, FL, October 2017.
• “An Integration of Performance Enhancement & Resilience Skills with an All-Army Combatives Team,” workshop presentation, AASP Annual Conference: Las Vegas, NV, 2014. 

Emma Alitz is a research coordinator for the Military Nutrition Environment team, working primarily with the Go for GreenⓇ program. She helps create strategies to improve food landscapes across military communities, “making the healthy choice the easy choice.” Emma’s previous academic- and work-related experience focused on fostering healthier communities and implementing health behavior change strategies and monitoring the success of those interventions.

Education:

• Master of Public Health (MPH), Physical Activity in Public Health and Epidemiology, George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health 
• Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology and Public Health, Davidson College 

Accomplishments:

• Poster Presentation, Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) 2026
• Flash session presenter at Nutrition2025 (American Society for Nutrition)
• Supporting author for Murthy, V. H. Physical Activity: An Untapped Resource to Address Our Nation’s Mental Health Crisis Among Children and Adolescents. Public Health Reports®. 2023;138(3):397-400. doi:10.1177/00333549231175458
• Member, American Public Health Association 
• Member, American Society for Nutrition 
• Member, Delta Omega

Dr. Gabriel Paoletti is the Director of Human Performance Optimization (HPO) Integration and HPRC in support of the Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP). He oversees the strategic and operational components of delivering comprehensive health and performance education on Total Force Fitness and Human Performance Optimization to the Department of Defense and national security community. Over the past 15+ years, Gabriel has applied the latest human performance research to create and lead more than 400 human performance optimization and leadership development programs for audiences across the world. These audiences range from leaders at the Pentagon, to Service Members with the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard, to Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, CEOs, and government leaders. Under his leadership, Gabriel’s team has been selected to develop the holistic human performance curriculums for half of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Education:

• Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdD), Creighton University
• Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), University of Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Philosophy, Saint Joseph University

Relevant accomplishments:

• New Investigator Research Presentation Award at the International Positive Psychology Association's 5th World Congress.
• Worked for the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center on the U.S. Army Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness’s Master Resilience Training Program. Trained leaders to teach mental and social fitness skills to Service Members.
• Worked with Wharton’s Executive Education program to conduct a Happiness & Positivity Program for the Private Sector in Dubai for the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Happiness.
• Awarded General Cornum’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Coin for outstanding performance and dedication to our country, 2011. 

Glenn Revell began his career in strength and conditioning in 2010, gaining expertise in facility design and furnishing, human performance testing, and creation and integration of strength and conditioning for general population, high school, and collegiate athletes. His nationwide collegiate coaching experience includes the NCAA division I, II, and III levels as well as athletic coordinator roles with the Texas University Interscholastic League and the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools institutions. 

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Sports, Fitness, and Leisure Studies, Hardin-Simmons University
• Master of Education (MEd) Coaching, Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Administration, Angelo State University
• Certificate in Meta-Leadership, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership Communication at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University

Credentials and Certifications:

• National Strength and Conditioning Association—CSCS*D (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association - RSCC (Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach)
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing—MHFA (Mental Health First Aid)
• Psych Hub—Mental Health Ally

Accomplishments:

• 2024 San Antonio Business Journal Individual of Impact
• Honorary Commander for U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Human Performance Support Group, 2024–2026

Hannah-Laura Henderson is the Senior Communications Specialist in support of CHAMP. Ms. Henderson manages CHAMP’s social media content and implements social media health campaigns across CHAMP initiatives. She also tracks social media trends and topics to engage audience members with motivational and educational content related to human performance optimization and Total Force Fitness.

Education:

• Master of Science (MS) in Media Management, Arkansas State University
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism, University of Montana

Relevant accomplishments:

• Health communication campaigns: Social Media: Reducing Stigma and Secrecy around Suicide: Workshop: 2018. Survivor of Suicide Tattoo Special: Events: 2019–2022
• Print magazine graphic design: Montana Journalism Review (MJR) 2016: Issue 45. Legacy: Capstone Wealth Management 2016–2020: Issues 6–10
• Notable social media partnerships: Hyland’s, Life is Good, Movember, Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Jeremiah Miller is a subject-matter expert in multimedia production and distribution. He has worked with the National Guard Bureau and the Pentagon building content focused on leader development and Holistic Health and Fitness. He has served in the New Hampshire Army National Guard Military Police for 18 years. He deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to joining CHAMP, Jeremiah was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the National Guard Training Division’s strategic communications program. 

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Film Production, Keene State College

Accomplishments:

• Eagle Scout

Directed Ranger School documentary series, The Creed

Josh Kazman is a research statistician who has worked on military-specific analyses covering health behaviors, heat illness, health disparities, psychometrics, and measurement. Mr. Kazman contributes to study planning and design, data collection and quality, manuscripts, and research proposals. His background is in statistics and psychology, and he is studying for a PhD in Public Health. Recent projects include retrospective analysis of Army-wide readiness records and surveys and a prospective study of return to duty following exertion-related injuries.

Education:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation, University of Maryland
• Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology, Loyola College in Maryland
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Liberal Arts, St. John’s College

Katie Kirkpatrick is CHAMP’s Senior Environment Nutrition Manager. Ms. Kirkpatrick is responsible for the operational oversight of nutrition-environment education and research initiatives, including the Go for Green® program. A Registered Dietitian with a board-certified specialty in sports nutrition, she has years of experience in wellness and prevention, sports and performance nutrition, mindful eating, culinary nutrition, and plant-based eating. Her focus is on optimizing nutrition to impact nutritional fitness and Total Force Fitness for everyone.

Education:

• Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, Boston University
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Dietetics, Miami University

Relevant accomplishments:

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
• MHSRS Poster Presenter (2018, 2021)
• FNCE Poster Presenter (2018)

Published articles:

• Increasing Access and Availability of Nutrient-Dense Foods at United States Marine Corps Food Venues Is Feasible and Profitable
• Fueling Military Nutrition: Insights from Go for Green^® Pilot Studies
• “Food Away from Home” Options in Local Military Nutrition Environments
• Ready-to-use Database to Improve Nutrition Labeling Program Efficiency