Education
- B.A: Journalism, DePaul University
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
- United States of America Weightlifting - Level 1 Coach
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
Biosketch
Mikel is a graduate of DePaul University where he received his bachelor's degree in journalism and is currently in a master's program for health and human performance. While at DePaul, Mikel worked as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and fitness floor supervisor.
He joins UMass Lowell after three years at Kennesaw State University where he oversaw fitness programming and staff.