Louis Pesci

Dr. Louis Pesci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), and serves as Director of the Institute for Rural Health and Safety. He holds B.S. (Elementary Education, IUP 1992), M.S. (Community Health Education, West Virginia University), and Ph.D. (Administration and Leadership Studies, IUP) degrees.

• Professional Certifications: Safety/Driver Education Certification, Pennsylvania Municipal Police Instructor Certification

Teaches core driver education courses including Introduction to Driving, Driver Education Program Management, and Instructional Applications. Leads curriculum development for corporate driver training programs and has conducted instructor certification programs for law enforcement agencies. Served on Pennsylvania Department of Education's Safety Education Committee and as part-time administrator for N.A.T.M.I.

Current roles include Executive Director of Pennsylvania Association for Safety Education and membership in American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association. Transitioned from high school driver education teaching to IUP's Highway Safety Center in 2000, expanding it into the Institute for Rural Health and Safety under his leadership.

Active presenter at state traffic safety conferences with focus on rural health safety initiatives.