Alessandro Quartiroli

Alessandro Quartiroli is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), where he has taught since 2013. He holds concurrent roles as a Visiting Professor at the University of Portsmouth (UK) since 2023 and teaches at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy). His academic journey includes a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology (West Virginia University, 2011), an Executive Master in Sports Mediation (Università Cattolica, 2006), and a Laurea in Psychology (Università Cattolica, 2004).

His research focuses on sport psychology practitioners’ well-being, cultural competence, and self-care, alongside emerging areas like esports psychology and organizational wellbeing in sport. He has published extensively on topics including professional identity, ethical practice, and global sport psychology standards. Notable contributions include developing culturally inclusive frameworks, validating self-care metrics, and advancing ISSP ethical codes.

Quartiroli has received the Burt and Norma Altman Award for Leadership (2019) and Community Service (2017), recognizing his international engagement efforts. He serves on the ISSP Managing Council and is an AASP Fellow, emphasizing mentorship and practitioner development. His teaching spans courses like Sport Psychology, Health Psychology, and Psychological Measurement, with a focus on global challenges and interdisciplinary approaches.

Key trends in his articles emphasize practitioner sustainability, cultural praxis, and adapting to evolving industries like esports. He advocates for systemic approaches to organizational health and reflective practice, bridging research and real-world application.

Quartiroli’s work extends beyond academia through international collaborations, including leadership in the ISSP Academy of Science and contributions to the ISSP-R ethical registry. His multilingual expertise (Italiano & Español) supports global outreach, while his executive education background informs practical training programs.