Kiley Tyler

Kiley Tyler is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Graduate Program Director at the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Loyola University Chicago. She holds dual campus affiliations at the Health Sciences and Lake Shore campuses. Her research focuses on physical activity promotion for individuals with disabilities and community-based health programming. Prior to her academic role, she worked in corporate fitness, recreation, and clinical sectors before returning to academia as a Graduate Research Fellow at Oregon State University's Children and Youth in Disabilities Laboratory.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, Illinois State University
• Master's degree, Northeastern Illinois University
• PhD, Oregon State University

Her research emphasizes bridging public health initiatives in preventative medicine and health disparities, particularly for marginalized populations. Recent publications explore physical activity interventions for cancer patients, autism spectrum disorder fitness assessments, and academic-community partnerships in disability research. She teaches courses on special populations in exercise science at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Professional service includes program director responsibilities overseeing graduate curricula in applied health sciences. No specific grants or awards are highlighted in the provided materials.