About the AMES Administration and Research Core

The purpose of the AMES Administration and Research Core is to provide infrastructure and oversight of all activities within the AMES Research Center. They promote the coordination of all research services and the activities of other core units within AMES, including the Research Clinical Core, the Data Core, and the Outreach Core. The AMES Administration and Research Core performs functions including:

  • Fiscal administration of the Center and management of grants.
  • Oversight of research activities and services.
  • Leadership and mentorship of AMES faculty, affiliate faculty, staff, students, and collaborators.
  • Engagement at multiple echelons at the community, state, and federal level to advocate for evidence-based resources and services for active-duty military, veterans, and first responders. 

Administration and Research Core Personnel

Name
Position

  • Dr. Brian Moore

    Director of the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research and Associate Professor of Psychology

    bmoore50@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-7281
    House 3217 - 103

    Brian A. Moore, Ph.D. is a health psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Kennesaw State University. Before joining Kennesaw State, he served over 10 years in the United States Army as an Infantry officer and continues to serve as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve. Dr. Moore has a Ph.D. in military health psychology and has completed pre- and post-doctoral fellowships in health and trauma psychology.

  • Israel Sanchez-Cardona

    Associate Director of the Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research and Associate Professor of Psychology

    isanche7@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-7338
    House 3217

    Israel Sanchez-Cardona is an Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University and has a Ph.D. in work and organizational psychology with training in occupational health psychology. As part of several funded projects, he has led initiatives to design organizational assessments and intervention programs to promote workers鈥� and organizational well-being and performance. His research focuses on how job resources (e.g., leadership) and personal resources (e.g., psychological capital) are linked to employees' work engagement, stress and burnout, resilience, and performance.

  • Elsa Sanchez Garcia

    Research Operations Specialist, AMES

    esanch49@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-3465
    House 3217 - 106

    Elsa Sanchez is the Business Operations Specialist at the AMES Center. Elsa has over 20 years in Office Management. Her leadership includes implementing plans, policies and procedures making sure that all operations run smoothly and align to quality standards and goals.

  • Will Ownbey

    Program Coordinator

    wownbey@kennesaw.edu

    Will Ownbey is a program coordinator at the AMES Research Center at Kennesaw State University who assists in applied research projects. Will is currently working towards his bachelor鈥檚 degree in kinesiology. Before joining KSU, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry Marine on active duty from 2015 to 2019 and transitioned into the Marine Corps reserves until 2022.

  • henry brady

    Research Assistant

    hbrady4@kennesaw.edu

    Henry 鈥淗ank鈥� Brady is a Research Assistant at the AMES Research Center at Kennesaw State University. He is a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of North Georgia and served 9 years in the Army as an Infantry and Military Intelligence Officer and later served as a Fellow in the Wounded Warrior Congressional Fellowship Program. Hank applies his military background to manage AMES military research projects.

  • Research Assistant

    svince15@kennesaw.edu

    Sophie Vincent is a Research Assistant at the AMES Research Center at Kennesaw State University, where she plays a role in supporting applied research projects with a focus on innovative solutions in her field. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology, which provides her with a strong foundation in scientific principles and methodologies. Currently, Sophie is pursuing a degree in medicine, driven by her passion for integrating research with clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. 

  • sarah lanham

    Postdoctoral Researcher

    slanham4@kennesaw.edu

    Sarah Lanham, MS, CSCS*D, is finishing her Exercise Physiology PhD candidacy (Fall 2025).  She investigates occupationally relevant markers of fatigue and subsequent occupational performance impairments, reducing barriers to exercise, and enhancing training efficiency and safety as it relates to military service members, veterans, and emergency services personnel. 

Recent, Ongoing, or Upcoming Work by the Administration and Research Core 

In addition to providing general administration, logistical support, and Center oversight, the AMES Administration and Research Core is responsible for the completion of Organizational Health Assessments. As part of the Organizational Health Assessments, military, veteran, and first responder organizations have their members take a short, anonymous survey that measures behavioral and organizational health. The organizations receive a custom report and recommendations to improve health and well-being.  

Organizational Health Assessments performed by AMES Research Center are a useful tool to make organizational decisions about health and wellness initiatives in your organization. Reach out to the Program Coordinator Eldie Torres Vazquez to see if your organization meets the inclusion criteria for an Organizational Health Assessment.

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Recent AMES Research

The Center for the Advancement of Military and Emergency Services Research (AMES Research) is at the forefront of innovative studies aimed at enhancing military and emergency service outcomes. Recently, the faculty and staff have published groundbreaking research, which includes the development of novel assessments for military trainees, the application of self-regulatory concepts within the U.S. Army, and the expansion of behavioral and occupational health research among military police.

Learn more about recent research reflecting AMES Research's commitment to advancing knowledge and practices in military and emergency services!

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