Max Gaitán

Max Gaitán has a diverse work experience in various research and exercise physiology roles. Their most recent position is as a Research Lead at HumanFirst, starting in December 2021. Prior to that, Max worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a Researcher & Exercise Physiologist from November 2020 until December 2021, and as a Research Specialist & Exercise Physiologist from January 2018 until November 2020. Before joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Max worked as a Freelance Health and Fitness Writer in 2017. They also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Virginia from August 2015 to May 2017. Max gained experience as a Cardiac Rehabilitation Intern at Sentara Healthcare's Martha Jefferson Hospital from January 2016 to May 2016. Additionally, they worked as a STEP-UP Undergraduate Research Fellow at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) from May 2015 to August 2015. Max also served as an Athletic Trainer Undergraduate Intern at the University of Virginia Sports Medicine in 2014 and as a Sales Associate at Tri360 in 2013.

Max Gaitán holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Virginia. Max also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from the same institution. Prior to their higher education, Max attended Gonzaga College High School. In addition to their academic achievements, Max has obtained various certifications, including a USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach certification from USA Triathlon, an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification from the American Red Cross (obtained in May 2015), and an Adult AED/CPR certification from the American Red Cross (obtained in June 2021).