What We Do

the front desk of the student fitness center

In overseeing RISD’s sports clubs and fitness activities, our team provides students accessible ways to achieve and maintain physical and mental health. Through our work we prioritize inclusivity, offer valuable leadership experience, and empower students to promote health and wellness within the campus community.

What we offer

Through the athletic teams we support and the dynamic fitness programs we offer, we help promote creative expression, self-care and teamwork. When participating in athletics and fitness activities at RISD, you will also find leadership and personal growth opportunities.

In addition to taking part in athletics and fitness clubs, you can also take advantage of the Catanzaro Student Fitness Center (SFC), located in the first-year quad. Open free of charge to the entire campus community, our facility holds:

a weight and cardio room equipped with machines and free weights.
areas for stretching and bodyweight exercises.
fitness studios containing gear for boxing, yoga and other fitness activities.

We also offer several fitness classes at the SFC during the academic year. To find out more, check us out on Involved, our student engagement platform.

Athletics and fitness staff

Athletics at RISD and the Student Fitness Center are part of the Center for Student Involvement, an on-campus hub for student engagement that offers opportunities for you to get involved, engage in community, and grow as a critical thinker and global citizen.

Find out more about our staff below. Click a name to send us an email.

Dorian Epps

Assistant Director of Athletics, Center for Student Involvement
401-454-6297
depps@risd.edu

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Dorian is a RISD Alum (ID 21), who has a passion for highlighting intersections in athletics and design. He is passionate about basketball, food, and art. He also played for the RISD Balls and now serves as the Head Coach. He seeks to connect students to the greater RI community, and provide opportunities within the Student Fitness Center (SFC) to showcase student talents, and interests within the realm of fitness and design.

Kyree Saintilus

Athletic Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement
401-454-6573
ksaint01@risd.edu

Kyree Saintilus is an RISD Illustration alumni from Chicago, Illinois, focusing on sequential art and animation. His work has appeared in the Chicago Cultural Center, the Black Biennial at the RISD Museum, and the Society of Illustrators. After a year on RISD’s fencing team, he became interested in exercise through boxing and weightlifting. These activities lead to an interest and strong advocacy for overall mental and physical well-being.