Dr Angeliek Verdonschot has a background in health and society and obtained her PhD in nutrition education programs for primary schools.

She is currently enjoying her role as postdoctoral researcher at University of Newcastle in the field of resistance training for high school students. Angeliek is passionate about improving health of the individual and not only does she practice this in her research, but also by being group fitness instructor at the Forum.

Her research expertise lies in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs that aim to improve health in our younger population.