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