BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Joe Quatrochi is a dynamic speaker and consultant who utilizes his years of teaching and research experience to promote optimal health and wellness. He is a renowned professional speaker, highly regarded for his keynote and breakout presentations at conferences and workshops. He engages audiences with thought-provoking questions and provides common-sense health recommendations for participants using an energetic style. Dr. Quatrochi currently holds a position as Professor of Human Performance and Sport at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. He has coordinated the Adult Fitness and Exercise Science emphasis area in the HPS department for the past 15 years, training pre-service fitness professionals, personal trainers and allied health professionals. His academic preparation includes an undergraduate degree in Physical Education, and post-graduate degrees in Exercise Physiology (M.S.) and Health Promotion (Ph.D.). He maintains a Health/Fitness Specialist Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Quatrochi's primary research interest lies in the area of physical activity for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease.

His professional experiences include extensive activity in worksite health promotion and physical activity programs for adults, seniors/retirees, athletes and public service professionals (firefighters, security inspectors). He has published several articles and chapters in books. In addition, Dr. Quatrochi has delivered many presentations to various professional, private and public groups on numerous health/fitness/wellness topics. Most recently, Dr. Quatrochi has shared his experiences as a (testicular) cancer survivor. Specifically, his motivational speeches now integrate the lessons learned in his struggle with cancer with common sense lifestyle recommendations to promote leadership, self-responsibility and wellness.

His consulting experience includes work with private industry (programming and risk management for health clubs and corporate wellness centers - both nationally and internationally) and non-profit groups (the American Heart Association and Colorado 's 9 News Health Fair). Dr. Quatrochi has served in numerous positions in state, regional and national professional organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine, WELCOA (Wellness Councils of America) and the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

In addition to being an award-winning professor, he has received numerous awards for other professional contributions. Dr. Quatrochi is frequently contacted to provide expertise on contemporary health issues and has granted many interviews for both print and electronic media. Finally, his avocational interests include various outdoor sports, especially cycling.

Dr. Quatrochi can be contacted at drjoe@joequatrochi.com or 303 358-0860