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NiCole Keith, PhD, FACSM
- Research Scientist, Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute
- Executive Associate Dean, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington
- Professor of Kinesiology, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington
Dr. NiCole Keith is a physical activity researcher specializing in community-based participatory research with a focus on health equity. She co-created the Physically Active Residential Communities and Schools (PARCS) program — a partnership among Indianapolis Public Schools, Eskenazi Health Federally Qualified Health Centers and IU Indianapolis. This award-winning program provides exercise opportunities for more than 3,000 adults and children living in Indianapolis inner-city communities. It also serves as a teaching, research and learning resource for IU Indianapolis faculty and students.
Dr. Keith was the 2020-2021 president of the American College of Sports Medicine organization of more than 55,000 members. Dr. Keith is the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance vice president. The NPAPA is a coalition of national organizations that have come together to promote physical activity in the American population. Her current research examines ways to improve physical fitness and health as individuals age. She has dedicated her career to positively influencing health outcomes for socio-economically challenged community residents.