William Massey, associate professor in kinesiology, has been named the new Hallie Ford Center Youth Core director. His research on play, physical activity and youth development aligns with the HFC Youth Core. Will's recent work on coaching and the importance of recess for healthy development also fits the HFC's applied research focus.

Jonathan Garcia completed his tenure as Youth Core director. Jonathan expanded and strengthened the community-engaged work done in the HFC and was a key leadership team member. Jonathan is taking on a new position as program director of the Corvallis-based MPH