My current area of research focuses on blood-based biomarkers of concussion, along with neurocognitive changes as assessed by tests of executive function.

In July 2015 I accepted the head coaching position of the varsity cross-country program at UBC Okanagan.Highlights:- 2015 Women's CCAA Silver Medalists- 2016 Women's CCAA National Champions

Designed the course curriculum and taught both the lecture and laboratory sessions for a new course at UBC Okanagan, entitled Tissue Injury and Repair. Due to the success of the course this summer, it has been added to the course calendar for the fall.

This course introduces students to various laboratory techniques for measuring and recording data in human subjects. • Lead laboratory sessions collecting data from various sources including EEG, Force Platform, and EMG• Utilize Lab Chart software in order to manipulate data collected• Communicate with course professors to ensure an optimal learning environment for students

Currently teaching 2 courses at Okanagan College in their Diploma in Human Kinetics program. These courses are Exercise Physiology, and Introduction to Athletic Injuries, and both include lecture and laboratory components.

SFU became the 1st university outside of the USA to join the NCAA, becoming Division II members in September of 2010.• Member of 1st Canadian team to win an NCAA Conference Title as head therapist for the Men’s Soccer Team• By implementing specific preventative exercises, I effectively minimized games missed due to injury• Maintained regular clinic appointments on a daily basis, assessing and treating a variety of orthopedic injuries in order to return athletes to play

The University of Oregon Track & Field program is renowned for its excellence. This year I have the opportunity to work with some of the best athletes in the United States, and also the world. • Worked in a fast paced, high pressure environment and consistently met deadlines and goals with regard to injury rehabilitation• Regularly treated high caliber athletes such as Ashton Eaton, current decathlon world record holder and Olympic champion for the US, Cyrus Hostetler, US Olympic javelin thrower, and Brianne Theisen, Canadian Olympic heptathlete

I served as the coordinator of the Athletic Training Service Center (ATSC), a student run outpatient clinic servicing the Oregon Track Club Elite athletes, the faculty of the University of Oregon, and the Eugene community. • Developed marketing strategies and advertisements, and participated in community events designed to promote the ATSC and acquire new clients• Handled the scheduling of athletic trainers, patients, and was responsible for all other clerical work, along with maintenance of the clinic and equipment

Exploration of the physiology of injury and trauma, with emphasis placed on inflammation and healing of connective tissue injury. Students were also introduced to therapeutic strategies and rationale.• Taught 22 students in the laboratory section of this course, where I reviewed muscle, bone, and ligament anatomy for the upper and lower extremities• Introduced students to common manual tests for various muscular, bony, and ligamentous structures• Worked with the professor to develop and administer all exams

Provided field coverage for the Gatorade Football Camp and Gatorade Track and Field Camp at the University of Oregon during the summer of 2009. • Provided on-field coverage, consisting of orthopedic injury assessment, preventative taping, and implementing necessary emergency medical procedures

This course invited students to explore a variety of therapeutic techniques associated with injury rehabilitation, with emphasis on manual therapy techniques and functional rehabilitation.• Designed the course syllabus and course content, which invited students to discuss the rationalization behind topics ranging from the Functional Movement Screen, to PNF and acupuncture• Developed and implemented oral and written midterm and final exams

Club Sports is a co-ed, competitive, recreational program designed to be an athletic alternative that bridges the gap between existing intramural and intercollegiate programs.• Provided on-field coverage for various athletic events ranging from rugby games to ultimate frisbee tournaments• Held clinical hours each week dedicated to orthopedic injury assessment and rehabilitation

This course focuses on the study of exercise as it relates to human performance. The musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are examined.• Taught 3 discussion groups comprising of 20 students each (60 total)• Generated weekly student evaluations and helped produce all major exams• Maintained contact with students through email regarding specific issues and questions they had with course content

Analysis of exercise as a stressor, and accompanying adaptions in response to exercise in health and disease was the focus of this course. • Facilitated 3 discussion groups each week, where I discussed the more difficult concepts and answered student’s questions• Maintained contact with students through email regarding specific issues and questions they had with course content