Thessa Hilgenkamp

Thessa Hilgenkamp is an experienced academic and researcher specializing in physical activity and fitness for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas since August 2019, Thessa also holds the position of Healthy Athletes Clinical Director FunFitness at Special Olympics from January 2022. Thessa's extensive background includes roles such as Assistant Professor and Chair of Intellectual Disability Medicine at Erasmus MC, and previous positions as a Postdoc researcher and Project Manager. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Physical Activity and Fitness in Individuals with Intellectual Disability from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Master's degree in Human Movement Sciences from the University of Groningen.