Work Groups & Committees

Open Call for Committee Members

DEI Committee

The AATE seeks applicants for 2 members Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The DEI Committee is made up of individuals who can assist institutional members through educational initiatives that support the AATE commitment diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Faculty Development Committee

The Association for Athletic Training Education (AATE) seeks applicants for 2 new members of the Faculty Development Committee (FDC). The FDC works to identify, organize, and facilitate delivery of continuing education that is relevant to athletic training faculty.

Standing Committees

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Laurie Rivera | Appalachian State University

Kathryn Webster | Boston University

Hayley Eriksen | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Chelsey Franz | Bellarmine University

Jessica Martinez | Old Dominion University

Faculty Development Committee

Rachel Krug (Chair) | University of Mary

LesLee Taylor (Vice Chair) | University of Kansas Medical Center

Jamie Mansell | Temple University

Jennifer Volberding | Oklahoma State University

Nate Newman | Drake University

Heather VanOpdorp | University of Tampa

Lacey Runyon | Carroll University

Nominating Committee

Tamara McLeod (Chair) | AT Still University

Julie Cavallario | Old Dominion University

James Reidy | St. Lukes Sports Medicine (PA)

Hayley Erickson | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Work Groups

AATE Research Network – Recruitment & Retention – Admissions Criteria Research Group

Bart Anderson (Co-Project Manager) | A.T Still University

Sara Brown (Co-Project Manager) | AATE

Cris Haverty | Lasell University

Heidi Peters | Marywood University

Jennifer Howard | Appalachian State University

Characterizing Interprofessional & Collaborative Practice in Athletic Training – Research Group

Chad Clements (Co-Chair) | A.T Still University

Stacy Walker (Co-Chair) | Ball State University

Dorice Hankemeier | Ball State University

Sarah Manspeaker | Duquesne University

Nicole Wilkins | University of Tulsa

Justin Young | Indiana State University

Richelle Williams | Drake University

Completed Workgroups

Faculty Development Series: Learning and Teaching Curricular Content Work Group

Bart Anderson (Chair) | AT Still University

Cordial Gillette | University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse

Rachel Johnson Krug | University of Mary

Christopher W. Miller | Thomas More University

Nicole Wilkins | University of Tulsa

Professional Pathways Work Group

Cailee Welch Bacon (Chair) | A. T. Still University

Emily Gibb | Boston University

Julie Nolan | Sacred Heart University

Matt Rivera | Indiana State University

Morgan Cooper Bagley | Youngstown State University

Destinee Grove | Alumni of Temple /Head Athletic Trainer | East St. Louis Senior High School

Austin Strabala | Alumni of Temple / AT Resident, St. Lukes