a healthcare and fitness education professional with dual expertise in athletic training, exercise science, and higher education instruction, complemented by active industry practice. She holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion (California University of Pennsylvania, 2008, 3.9 GPA) and two Bachelor of Science degrees (Athletic Training, Sports Medicine/Pre-Physical Therapy; University of Pittsburgh, 2007/2004). She is also a Doctor of Health Science and Exercise Leadership candidate (expected 2022, California University of Pennsylvania).
With over 15 years of combined teaching and clinical experience, she has instructed at institutions including Georgia Southern University (e.g., Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy) and Columbus State University (e.g., Concepts of Fitness), delivering both in-person and online courses (via D2L, Blackboard). As a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), she has provided injury care to student-athletes, led fitness programs (e.g., CrossFit, bootcamps), and trained U.S. military personnel on evidence-based physical readiness. Her CliftonStrengths—Winning Others Over, Communication, Significance, Consistency, Restorative—align with her ability to engage learners and bridge academic theory with practical fitness application.