Our Team
LifeFit Center Director
Dr. Danielle Wong
Dr. Wong is thrilled to join the Beach Community as faculty and Director of the LifeFit Center. She received her undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic University in Psychology and Biology, her master's degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Long Beach, and PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in Social Psychology in Sport and Physical Activity. Her current research interests are in Positive Youth Development, youth identity formation, parental perspectives on youth development, and body image and exercise barriers for women of color. Past research projects have included parental perceptions on youth development in the Junior Lifeguard Program. In addition to research, Dr. Wong also teaches sport and exercise psychology undergraduate and graduate courses. She is also involved with the Los Angeles County Fire Department as an ocean lifeguard and is very passionate about the value of youth ocean safety and education.
LifeFit Program Coordinator
Araceli Velasco
Araceli graduated from Long Beach State University with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Fitness Option. Araceli is a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and a certified group exercise instructor through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She enjoys nature, interacting with animals, exercising, and dancing.
