Dr. Matthew Corcoran is founder and president of Diabetes Training Camp Foundation, a unique clinical resource entirely devoted to providing general fitness and multi-sport camps and services for teens and adults with diabetes. The mission of the Diabetes Training Camp Foundation is to inspire, motivate and educate by delivering unique and customized programs and coaching that empower the community of people with diabetes to thrive.

Dr. Corcoran earned his undergraduate degree from Boston College and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine before moving to the University of Chicago Hospitals and completing his internship and residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism. Dr. Corcoran is board-certified in Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and currently works for Shore Medical Group Endocrinology in South Jersey.

Corcoran’s commitment to improving the lives of those with diabetes extends to his work as a member of the Board of Directors for both the South Jersey Chapter of Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) and Diabetes Training Camp Foundation.

Dr. Corcoran is recognized nationally and internationally in diabetes, exercise and sport and speaks nationally on the topic. Corcoran has worked extensively with recreational and endurance athletes with diabetes, and has consulted with high school, collegiate, Olympic & professional athletes with type 1 diabetes. He was honored for his work as a physician and educator by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as one of twelve diabetes “Game Changers” in their 2016 People to Know edition of their Diabetes Forecast publication. He has also been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Philadelphia Magazine the past two years.

Additional experience in national leadership roles include his role on the faculty of the JDRF PEAK program that is committed to educating health care providers and patients regarding the management of diabetes and exercise. Corcoran also served on the research and writing group for the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Scientific Statement on Diabetes and Exercise in the Active Individual, and was a member of the research and writing committee for the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) Position Statement: Management of the Athlete with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. He is also a member of the ADA Council on Exercise.

Dr. Corcoran is a gifted speaker and teacher committed to advocacy for people with diabetes. He and his wife Jody, and their sons Brennan and Finn, currently call Margate City, New Jersey home and love spending time together being active outdoors.

Carrie Jackson is a performance and mental training expert, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, and the author of On Top of Your Game: Mental Skills to Maximize Your Athletic Performance. She’s one of the world’s foremost authorities on the mental and emotional challenges of recovering from injury. She co-authored the book Rebound: Train Your Mind to Bounce Back Stronger from Sports Injuries, and is the co-host of the widely regarded podcast The Injured Athletes Club.
With a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in sport psychology, and over two decades of experience in sport and performance psychology, Carrie’s thought leadership on mental training is the gold standard in the athletic world. Her insights have been featured in multiple media outlets including Runner’s World, Outside Magazine, New York Times, Washington Post, U.S. News and World Report, and Huffington Post to name a few.

Carrie works with athletes and exercisers of all levels from recreational athletes to elite and professional athletes competing at national and international levels. Between her one-on-one coaching and team consulting, she has worked with thousands of athletes and coaches on mastering their mindsets so they can perform with less pressure, more consistency, and enjoy the process. Through her coaching programs and her Rebound membership, she brings mindset training tools that help shift focus from anxiety and self-doubt to resilience and confidence impacting business and life too! Athletes experiencing performance anxiety can put so much pressure on themselves that they sabotage their own performance. Carrie is on a mission to help athletes challenge their limiting beliefs, regain confidence in their gifts and fall in love with their sport again.

Robert Powell joined the DTC team in 2013. He is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Director of the Diabetes Exercise Center at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He is also Faculty Coordinator/Coach of the Marshall University Rugby Club and the Marshall University Cycling Club.

Prior to his time at Marshall, Rob worked 10 years at the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute (UPDI) Manager and Researcher for community-based programs involving diabetes, obesity and physical activity. During the latter part of his time there, he worked as a diabetes educator in the primary care settings. Rob received both his MS and his PhD in Exercise Physiology from the University of Pittsburgh and holds the credentials of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP), NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a Licensed USA Cycling Coach.

Rob’s professional ambition is to enhance the promotion of exercise as a therapeutic modality to the diabetes population and to educate both students and healthcare professionals on the role of exercise in diabetes management. He has published and presented at various national conferences in the areas of diabetes and exercise and has written numerous articles and exercise programs on this topic.

In 2020, Rob founded Powell Fitness Solutions, LLC to provide online and in person sport and fitness coaching and programming for youth athletes (with and without diabetes). Rob provides coaching services for health/fitness and sports performance with diabetes for DTC.

Rob has a personal passion for exercise. In the warmer months, you can usually find him road cycling, mountain biking, running (mostly trail), kayaking and playing soccer. When snow falls, he likes to strap on the skis and snowshoes. However, when he is not working or playing solo, he dedicates his time to his wonderful boys, Preston and Evan.

Lyndsay Gregerson’s passion to advocate wellness in those living with diabetes comes from her personal experience of having Type 1 diabetes diagnosed at the age of three. It’s this first-hand experience and awareness of the importance of diet and exercise on her own health that served as a catalyst for her career in dietetics while focusing on diabetes.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Lyndsay completed her dietetic internship at Loyola University-Chicago and went on to become a registered and licensed dietitian. In 2008, she achieved certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). Lyndsay has worked in several roles in the diabetes field, with a focus on supporting PWD utilize technology. She currently resides in Milwaukee, WI and works remotely for Welldoc.

Lyndsay’s drive for not letting T1D “get in the way” is evident with her participation in endurance sports. She has completed 2 Ironman Triathlons (a 140.6-mile race), 3 half-Ironman distance triathlons, 3 marathons and several half-marathons and sprint/Olympic triathlons. Also known as ‘Lil Herc’, she was a skater with the Brewcity Bruisers (Milwaukee Roller Derby). When she is not training, she enjoys traveling, concerts, any outdoor activity and cooking.

Fran has lived north of Boston her entire life. She received her master’s degree in nursing administration from Northeastern University and works as the Nursing Director in the Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Fran was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her early 30’s. About ten years after that, her father died from complications of T1D. In an effort to honor her father and support diabetes research, she began participating in fundraising events with the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She participated in two full- and six half-marathons to benefit diabetes research. She has participated multiple times in the ADA New England Classic 150-mile, two-day bike ride to support research and also to financially assist families of children with type 1 diabetes to attend Camp Carefree in New Hampshire.

Fran has been a camper at DTC twice and has found each experience to enrich her life through the education, access to expert resources, and lasting relationships developed with campers and staff. She enjoys all kinds of exercise and learning about new ways to enhance health and wellness.

Megan Robinson has been a registered dietitian/nutritionist (RDN) since 1994 and currently works at The Children Hospital of Philadelphia at the Diabetes Center for Children. She also owns a private sports nutrition and coaching practice at MeganSportsRD, LLC. Megan is a Board-Certified Specialist Sports Dietitian, CDCES, and a Certified RRCA coach. She has been a prolific writer for Runnerclick; has published in numerous nutrition journals; and has presented at local and national conferences on sports nutrition and diabetes. She received her BS in Dietetics from the University of Vermont and a MS in Exercise Physiology from West Chester University.

Megan has been a competitive track and cross-country runner since high school and has competed in numerous long-distance races, multiple marathons, including the Boston Marathon. She coaches distance runners of all levels and her expertise in sports nutrition, diabetes, and running makes her an exceptional counselor for both aspiring and accomplished athletes with diabetes.

When Megan is not running, she enjoys balancing her life with yoga, travel, and spending time with her family.

Mike was diagnosed with T1D in 2010 at the age of 43. To say this came as a surprise to him was quite an understatement. However, to finally understand why his body was reacting the way it was, was a relief. Mike has raced bikes, be it road, mountain, cyclocross or triathlon for over 30 seasons. Mike has competed in over 900 events over his athletic career and has notched up 90+ victories. Since his diagnosis of T1D, Mike has qualified for the Ironman World Championships, raced the Kona IM World Championships and won an Age-Group World title in off-road triathlon.

Professionally Mike works for Lilly USA in their Diabetes division supporting their product portfolio in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. In his spare time Mike enjoys hiking, telemark skiing, and adventuring with his partner Mary and her two daughters.

Kristi has a passion for helping people with diabetes feel seen, heard, and empowered. Kristi started specializing in mental health and diabetes shortly after her own diagnosis and has had the privilege of helping others, both pediatric and adult clients, for 20+ years. Kristi received her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Michigan State University in 2002 and works as psychotherapist and a mental skills coach in a thriving private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Kristi was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000 and since that time has had an interest in the mental and emotional aspects of diabetes. In addition to the countless stories from clients over the years, Kristi also draws from her own lived experience that give her insights into the unique facets living with diabetes often brings.

Kristi has been a camper twice at DTC and each camp she attended, whether as a camper or as a staff member, have been deeply impactful, both personally and professionally. In her personal life, Kristi enjoys cooking, artistic pursuits, being in nature, dancing and all types of general exercising, spending time with her beloved friends and family, reading and traveling.

Anita Swamy, MD, Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center’s Medical Director and Program Co-Director is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist. As Medical Director of the Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center, Dr. Swamy oversees a dedicated team of nurses, dietitians, psychologists, and social workers to provide holistic diabetes care.

A board-certified endocrinologist and Associate Clinician at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Dr. Swamy is a passionate advocate for pediatric diabetes and a renowned speaker who provides diabetes education for all Chicago Public Schools. As the daughter of a father with diabetes, Dr. Swamy knows education is a vital tool in the fight against this complex disease.

Dr. Swamy completed pediatric endocrinology fellowships at institutions known for their pediatric diabetes programs: University of Texas Health Science Center and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals. She completed a pediatric residency at the University of Virginia in 2005 after earning a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, Hahnemann University in 2002.

Dr. Swamy sees patients in Chicago and Indiana. She provides national, virtual diabetes education for school nurses as well as care aides and families, in collaboration with JDRF (now Breakthrough T1D). She has received numerous education and outreach awards and has been a volunteer for DTC’s Teen Boot Camp since its inception. She enjoys traveling with her family, cooking, outdoor activities, and reading.

Kimber is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist at the Barbara Davis Center in Aurora, CO. Prior to medical training, her educational focus was learning how nutrition and activity affect how the body works, and she completed a MS in Exercise Physiology where she studied the effect of diet and exercise training on cardiovascular and blood vessel health.

As a former collegiate athlete, person living with type 1 diabetes for over 30 years and overall recreation enthusiast, she has a passion for helping her patients achieve their fitness and athletic goals and has become a local expert on exercise and diabetes. She is a strong patient advocate and frequently asked to provide education to other medical professionals both locally and internationally. She loves helping her patients work through the complex challenges that T1D introduces in their lives, but she ultimately hopes for a T1D prevention and cure! Therefore, she is actively engaged in research to screen children for T1D before they get sick and to better understand why people get diabetes. As part of the Barbara Davis Center Prevention Team, she leads clinical trials that aim to prevent T1D or help people make insulin for longer.

She wakes up early to exercise because she believes that getting her heart pumping is key for her mental health among the chaos of everyday life. She is a coffee aficionado and has perfected the art of pour over coffee and lattes. She loves hiking and exploring the world with her husband and two children and looks forward to summiting as many Colorado 14ners as possible with her family!