Employee Contacts:

Below is a list of the primary individuals involved in the FITKIDS research project.

Charles H. Hillman, Ph.D. Charles H. Hillman, Ph.D.
Dr. Hillman is the principle investigator and his primary research emphasis is to better understand factors that relate to increased cognitive health and effective functioning of individuals.
E-mail: chhillma@illinois.edu

Toni M. Burkhalter, M.S. Toni M. Burkhalter, M.S.
Toni Burkhalter is the FITKIDS research coordinator. Toni has both teaching and research experience that focuses on the effects of nutrition and exercise on the body.

E-mail: burkhalt@illinois.edu
Phone (1): 217.722.6515
Phone (2): 217.333.3893


Darla Castelli, Ph.D. Darla Castelli, Ph.D.
Dr. Castelli's primary interests are in youth physical activity and learning. Her work examines the effects of physical activity and fitness on motor competence and cognitive performance.

Alayna Hirsch Alayna Hirsch

Jennifer Hirsch Jennifer Hirsch