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Todd Harple, PhD
Affiliate, Medicine - Med/Stanford Prevention Research Center
BioTodd Harple is the Director of Innovation and Sports Equity Strategy at the Sports Equity Lab within the Stanford University School of Medicine. He is visionary leader at the intersection of technology, design, and human performance. With a career spanning pioneering AI-driven coaching tools, wearable technology for athletes, and innovations in orthotics, his work has transformed how people engage with sports, fitness, and health on a global scale.
As a cultural anthropologist, Todd brings a unique perspective on the interaction between people, communities, and systems—an essential lens for advancing equity in sports as a foundation for broader societal equity. In his role, he leads strategic initiatives that challenge systemic barriers, harness emerging technologies, and develop scalable solutions that make the values of sport more accessible to all.
Todd's expertise in research, innovation strategy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration—along with his extensive experience with the Olympic movement through his work at Intel, a Top Sponsor—positions him to shape the future of the Lab and drive meaningful impact in the field of sports innovation. -
Catherine Heaney
Associate Professor (Teaching) of Psychology and of Medicine (Stanford Prevention Research Center)
Current Research and Scholarly InterestsEnhancing our understanding of psychosocial factors at work (occupational stress, social support at work, organizational justice, organizational empowerment) that are associated with health and disease.
Developing effective strategies for enhancing employee resiliency and reducing exposure to psychological and behavioral risk factors at work. -
Lisa Henriksen
Associate Professor (Research) of Medicine (Stanford Prevention Research Center)
Sr Research Engineer, Medicine - Stanford Prevention Research CenterCurrent Research and Scholarly InterestsMy research aims to improve our understanding of the health risks associated with exposure to tobacco marketing and provide a scientific rationale for new policies to reduce it. I also study use of media to promote and discourage adolescent tobacco use, and the impact of tobacco advertising on urge and craving to smoke.
