The WARR Educational Speaker Series is led by HQ Warrior Athlete Readiness & Resilience-Semper Fit (WARR-SF) program managers Eric Rhodes and Sarah Knowlton. It features industry leaders who bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the global conversation on Warfighter Performance. Our mission is to bridge the gap between leading research and practical application by sharing actionable strategies that enhance physical, mental, social, and spiritual fitness, ultimately improving the readiness and resilience of our warfighters.
Episodes
WARR Educational Speaker Series | Dr. Kanaka Rajan Interview
In this Speaker Series episode, Eric and Sarah interview Dr. Kanaka Rajan from Harvard University to discuss the use of AI. Dr. Rajan provides insight on how to safely use AI and advice on how to leverage current DoW AI resources as a tool for their work.
08/18/2026
WARR Educational Speaker Series | Rebecca Cunningham Interview
In this episode, Eric and Sarah interview Rebecca Cunningham on Trauma Informed Leadership. They discuss the importance of increasing awareness on how trauma influences service members and how it influences those around them. Rebecca provides tips and stories on how leaders can leverage different skills when navigating trauma amongst their Marines.
07/30/2026
WARR Educational Speaker Series | Brianna Battles Interview
In this WARR Educational Speaker Series, Eric and Sarah interview Brianna Battles on the topic of health and wellness during pregnancy and post-partum. The discuss physical fitness accommodations and perspectives of how to program exercise for Marines who are pregnant or post-partum. Brianna also discussed nutritional and mental aspect of this period of life.
07/10/2026
WARR Educational Speaker Series | Andy Galpin Interview
In this WARR Educational Speaker Series, Eric and Sarah interview Dr. Andy Galpin on topics related to sleep health. Throughout this conversation, they discuss the reliability of wearable technology for tracking sleep, approaching sleep from a tactical perspective, and best strategies for those who sleep in unideal environments.
