Virginia Zlotkin
Virginia Cowen, Ph.D., received her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and earned a Master of Arts in Applied Exercise Physiology at Columbia University in the City of New York before completing a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University. She currently teaches massage therapy courses as an Associate Professor at Queensborough Community College, an extension of The City University of New York. Before her career as a health and fitness professional, Virginia Cowen studied music at Indiana University’s renowned Jacobs School of Music, completing her Bachelor of Science in Music Performance (Voice) and English Literature at the University. Exercising her talents for several years as a singer, actress, and performer in the New York area, she performed with touring companies, in musical theater, and in light opera productions. After leaving the performance arena, Virginia Cowen worked as a media planner, conducting research, negotiating advertising, monitoring budgets, and preparing presentations. Following this professional role, Virginia Cowen turned her attention back to academia. She honed her talents as a researcher, writer, and educator. At Arizona State, Virginia Cowen served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Exercise and Wellness and later as a Graduate Research Assistant on proposals submitted to the Human Subjects Research Administration. For two years after receiving her Master’s degree, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at Arizona’s Mesa Community College in the Department of Exercise Science. Virginia Cowen continued her research endeavors after college, applying for and receiving several research grants through The City University of New York. She has written dozens of research articles published in academic journals such as the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. A frequent presenter on health and fitness issues, Virginia Cowen also holds membership in several professional organizations, and she holds licenses and certifications in yoga and massage therapy and as a personal trainer. In addition to her academic teaching career, Virginia Cowen boasts years of experience as a private instructor of yoga and Pilates. A licensed massage therapist practicing in Bergen County, New Jersey, Virginia Cowen also offers personal training to her clients.
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