About Us

My name is Molly Maxfield, and I am the Principal Investigator of the I-PASS Study. Because physical activity has proven to be beneficial to people’s physical, mental, and cognitive health, my current research focuses on the ways to best support people to incorporate physical activity in their daily lives. For my own physical activity, I enjoy walking and hiking with my partner and friends, and I love a group exercise class!

My name is James Tsai, and I am the Interventionist for the I-PASS study. My passions and research interests include reducing barriers to exercise, motor learning, and investigating how personal views and mindsets affect recovery from injury/chronic pain. I want people to be able to feel empowered physically and mentally by exercise! My physical activity habits include weight lifting, volleyball, and walking with family and friends.

My name is Karli Poettcker, and I am a Project Coordinator for the I-PASS study. My research focuses on enhancing quality of life for people living with dementia, with physical activity playing a key role in supporting healthy aging through its benefits to physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. I prioritize my well-being through weight lifting, meditation, and hiking with friends, which help me feel strong, grounded, and connected.