A research-focused athletic training and movement science professional with a Ph.D. in Education (Movement Sciences) and a Doctor of Athletic Training. Holds a Research Faculty I position and is Assistant Director of the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Florida State University. Extensive experience in clinical research coordination (esp. in orthopedics/arthroplasty), teaching, peer-reviewed publications, grant applications, and providing athletic training services in various clinical and academic settings.