Regional Representatives
| Name | Contact | Region | Area Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Russell | michelle.russell@promedica.org | Northwest | 419, 567 |
| Brooke Hayes | brooke.hayes2@ohiohealth.com | Southeast | 614, 740 |
| Adrianne Ulrich | Northeast | 216, 330, 440 | |
| Sarah Featherston | sarah.featherston@uchealth.com | Southwest | 513, 937 |
We are your Board Members. Thank you for allowing us to represent you...
Michele Daniel
President
Michele Daniel is a clinical exercise physiologist at Memorial Hospital in Marysville. She has 30 years of experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Miami University. She also is involved in firefighter fitness testing and corporate wellness programing for Memorial Health. She enjoys educating patients on heart disease and its risk factors. She is a board member for the Union County Joint Recreation District.
Megan Urdiales, MS
Past-President
Megan Urdiales is an exercise physiologist at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in inpatient cardiopulmonary rehab. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Ohio University. Megan works with post-operative open-heart patients and loves being a vital part of the initial healing process and watching patients transition to home. She is excited to continue to serve on the OACVPR board and hopes to continue to build on her skills as an Exercise Physiologist.
Mike Bichsel, MA
Treasurer
Team lead Cardiac Rehabilitation OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. Background is in Exercise Physiology. I have worked in cardiac rehab for the past 20 years in Long Island, Cleveland and Mansfield. Thrilled to be a part of a fantastic OACVPR board and has served as NE regional rep, President and Treasurer in the past. Greatest accomplishment is being a father of three.
Bridget Maloney MS, ACSM-CEP
Secretary
Bridget Maloney is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist working at OSU Wexner Medical Center as part of the inpatient cardiovascular and pulmonary rehab team. She received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology at Miami University and went on to Ohio University to get her Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology and ACSM certification. Bridget loves the fast pace of working inpatient and getting to be apart of such a critical time in the patient’s lives. She’s excited to learn and make new connections as part of the OACVPR board this year!
Paige Lewis, MS
Communications Representative
Paige Lewis is an exercise physiologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in inpatient cardiac rehabilitation. She received her Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her favorite part about cardiac rehab is getting to see patients thrive with new knowledge and tools to help them day to day. As a new member of the board she is excited to learn and grow as an exercise physiologist and meet new professionals in the field
Brooke Hayes
Southeast Representative
Brooke Hayes is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist for HeartWorks Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital. She earned her Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University and is certified as an ACSM-CEP. Brooke works with undergraduate and graduate students from Ohio University to help develop their clinical skills. She enjoys providing patients with the knowledge and support needed to improve their quality of life. Her favorite part of working in outpatient cardiopulmonary rehab is seeing patients achieve their personal goals, reflect on the progress they’ve made, and recognize the benefits of exercise. She is excited to join the OACVPR board to meet other professionals, contribute to the field, and increase her knowledge.
Sarah Featherston
Southwest Ohio Representative
Adrianne Ulrich, MS, ACSM-CEP, AACVPR-CCRP
Northeast Ohio Representative
Adrianne Ulrich, MS, ACSM-CEP, AACVPR-CCRP is the lead clinical exercise physiologist at University Hospitals Cardiopulmonary Rehab, where she has worked for the past 8 years. Prior to her work with University Hospitals, Adrianne worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Adrianne is a graduate of Mercyhurst University where she obtained both her Bachelors in Biology and Masters Degree in Exercise Science. Adrianne works directly in patient care with her role in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab, as well as conducting Cardiopulmonary Metabolic Stress Testing (CPET) at UH Cleveland Medical Center. She enjoys working with patients that have complex conditions and watching them improve throughout their dedication to lifestyle modification. Her areas interests with research include advanced heart failure, diabetes management, and substance use recovery. Adrianne is also a graduate of AACVPR's LEAD Academy, where she was able to work through a number of quality improvement projects. She had the opportunity to speak at the 2025 40th Annual AACVPR conference and hopes to continue her work in helping promote positive change through her affiliate role with the OACVPR program.
Michelle Russell
Northwest Ohio Representative
Michelle Russell is an exercise therapist at Promedica Flower Hospital, she works with both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab patients. She graduated from Bowling Green State University 2014 with a bachelors in Exercise Science. Has been working in Cardiac Rehab for over 10 years. Favorite part about her job is watching her patients overcome mental barriers and achieve personal goals. Outside of work, she is a mother of two and enjoys golfing.
Melissa Klug
Pulmonary Representative
Melissa is a respiratory therapist on the outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation team at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. She earned her BS in Respiratory Therapy and her MS in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University. Melissa is passionate about patient education and helping individuals better understand and manage their pulmonary conditions. One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is watching patients apply what they learn in rehabilitation to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. As a new board member, Melissa looks forward to expanding her knowledge of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, connecting with fellow professionals, and contributing her perspective and experience to the field.
Tasheka Gordan
Social Media
Tasheka Gordon is an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of South Dakota and a Master of Science in Exercise Science from Northern Michigan University. She works primarily in outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. Her passion lies in empowering patients to achieve greater independence and confidence in managing their health through individualized exercise and education programs. She is very excited about this new role on the OACVPR board to further develop relationships and collaborate with fellow professionals.