Michelle Gibler
PhD, Director
Michelle serves as the Director of ThinkFirst Missouri and the Injury Prevention Division of MU’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She began her career with ThinkFirst in 1988, serving as Assistant Director for the first year and as Director since then. Michelle earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health Education from Southern Illinois University in 1981, and a Master’s Degree in Health and Safety Education from the University of Illinois-Champaign in 1982. In 2004, she received a PhD in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Michelle is a new chapter trainer for and former long-term board member of the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation. She serves as State Chapter Director for the ThinkFirst programs of Missouri and participates in several state and national safety task forces and committees. For further details, see Michelle’s Profile Page.

E-mail Michelle at giblerm@health.missouri.edu.

Penny Lorenz
Assistant Director
Penny has been with ThinkFirst Missouri since 1985, first as a speaker, then as Assistant Director since 1989. Her duties include directing the Community/Corporate Traffic Safety Program, School Assembly Program and Traffic Offenders Program; recruiting and training new speakers, extensive public speaking and assisting Michelle with fundraising. Penny has received many awards and honors and is known nationally as the first Ms. Wheelchair USA (1995-96). For more information, see Penny's Profile page.

E-mail Penny at lorenzp@health.missouri.edu.

Jennifer Blair
Administrative Associate
Jennifer has been with ThinkFirst Missouri since 1997.  She serves as grant administrator, office manager, and web editor.  Jennifer also maintains ThinkFirst operations while staff members travel the state presenting programs

E-mail Jennifer at blairj@health.missouri.edu.