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• Dr. Shores is a Professor in Recreation Management in the Recreation Sciences Department and currently serves as the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Leisure Research. A Midwest native, Kindal Shores earned her B.S. in Exercise Science while competing in Division I tennis at Ball State University. She completed her M.S and Ph.D. at Texas A&;M University in Recreation and Park Administration. Dr. Shores' research investigates the contribution of community parks and recreation for healthy, active living. she is passionate about providing park services for high need populations and has worked in low-income urban and rural communities to understand outcomes associated with park improvements. She has authored more than 25 peer review manuscripts and has completed funded research projects for the National Recreation and Park Association, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Be Active North Carolina and numerous county commissioners. Dr. Shores loves being outside with her son and counts herself an avid college sports fan. She enjoys swimming, ping pong, kayaking and time with friends.