Dr. Simenz currently works in a collaborative, community engaged research (CEnR) team to study systems and policy change around obesity reduction/prevention, wellness, food security, homelessness and health access/navigation focused on underserved populations in Milwaukee's central city. Additionally, he is engaged in several research projects aiming to address policies and systems change in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, food security, homelessness, joblessness, health systems navigation, land use, and education to improve health and wellness in the Milwaukee area. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Simenz is an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, through which he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He has presented at the local, national, and international levels in the area of strength and conditioning.