Brynn Kolarz Hired as PhilaU Director of Fitness & Wellness

Philadelphia, PA- Philadelphia University Associate Athletic Director Brad Koch is pleased to announce the hiring of Brynn Kolarz as Director of Fitness and Wellness. Kolarz was selected after a nationwide search and she will begin her new duties immediately. 

"I am excited to welcome Brynn as our next Director of Fitness & Wellness,” said Koch.  “Her experience and knowledge as it pertains to group exercise, individual fitness, and wellness programming will serve the University Community well.  With her guidance and leadership, our students will continue to have a blueprint for a healthy lifestyle."

Kolarz has been working in fitness and wellness since 2000, most recently as the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs at the University of Iowa.  Before heading to Iowa, Kolarz worked at Oakland University as the Wellness and Group Exercise graduate assistant. She also interned at East Stroudsburg University in the Department of Recreation.

“Fitness is for everyone,” said Kolarz. “We just need to find what each individual enjoys and that’s why I’m here”.

Born and raised in Boyertown, PA, Kolarz now resides in Schwenksville (PA). She received her B.S. in exercise physiology from East Stroudsburg University and her M.S. from Oakland University in ’10.