Dr. Russ Carson is the Research and Health & Wellness Advisor for PlayCore. He has 20 years of experience as a university Professor in kinesiology and public health, applied researcher, and PlayCore scholar and author of PlayOn! Dr.Carson is the founding director of the Active Schools Institute, and he has authored over 60 research publications and more than 100 national/international presentations on topics of comprehensive health and wellness programming in/around school settings. He join us today from northern Colorado as a dedicated champion of building healthy play and recreation communities for all.