Leadership team

Marisa Hastie, EdD, MS, ACSM-EP, PN-1, FACSM
Dean, College of Graduate Health Studies
Email: marisahastie@atsu.edu

Marisa Hastie, EdD, MS, ACSM-EP, PN-1, FACSM is the Dean of the College of Graduate Health Studies at A.T. Still University (ATSU-CGHS), Dr. Hastie received her doctor of education from George Fox University (2013), her master of science in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in biomechanics from the University of Oregon (2003), and her bachelor of science in exercise science from Gonzaga University (2001). She is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and is a certified Exercise Physiologist.

Prior to joining ATSU, she was a Professor of Exercise Science and Program Chair for the Exercise Science Program at Lasell University (Newton, MA). Dr. Hastie also served as the Faculty Fellow for the Fuss Center for Research on Intergenerational Education and Aging and received the deWitt Excellence in Educational Leadership Award from Lasell University. Dr. Hastie served as Faculty Chair of the University’s governance system.

Dr. Hastie has served in several leadership roles at the regional and national level, some of which include her current role as Chair of the ACSM Ethics and Professional Standards Committee, a committee member of the ACSM Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Underserved and Community Health Committee, and is just beginning a role as an HLC Peer Reviewer. Dr. Hastie has also served as the regional president for both the New England and Northwest Chapters of the American College of Sports Medicine. She is a reviewer for the American Journal of Health Promotion and the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Her research interests have included exploring the connection between lifelong physical activity and long-term health outcomes, the relationship between exercise training and cognition, and the effects of discrimination experiences on health-related coping behaviors.

Dr. Hastie has extensive experience in online program development, teaching, and assessment. She developed an online Master of Science in Nutrition for Human Performance program and has over 20 years of experience in synchronous and asynchronous teaching formats. She became an educator because she strongly believes that developing the whole student body is a crucial responsibility of higher education institutions. In her leadership role as dean, she seeks to support her faculty and staff in creating an engaging, educational environment for students in their field of study through collaborative, active, and inclusive learning. Likewise, she works to create that same atmosphere for faculty and staff so that they, too, can flourish professionally in a collaborative, supportive environment that values scholarship and innovation and fosters a sense of belonging.

Faculty and staff

Faculty and staff in the College of Graduate Health Studies are compassionate, diverse individuals who have a wealth of knowledge and skills in a variety of health professions. Our highly talented faculty share a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and are dedicated individuals who advocate to improve health outcomes for all populations.