Student Senate
The mission of the OATA Student Senate (OSS) is to organize educational programs and opportunities to meet the needs of the OATA students and to develop the athletic training leaders of tomorrow. The two main programs the OSS organizes are the OATA Athletic Training Student Symposium & Quiz Bowl in November, and the Student Education Program as part of the OATA Annual Meeting in May. The Student Senators also strive to connect with the OATA Student Members to keep them updated on the latest news and events going on across the state relevant to athletic training. The OSS consists of 7 students – a President and President-Elect (who also serve on the GLATA Student Senate), and a representative from each district in the state.
Meet your OATA Student Senators!
President: Emily Auth
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Exercise Science from the University of Michigan
Hometown: Blissfield, Michigan
Current Master's Program: Bowling Green State University
Clinical Sites: Woodward High School and Bowling Green State University Women’s Gymnastics
Future AT plans: I’m looking to work with a high school, but am keeping my options open!
Interest: I love cheerleading; painting and hanging out with my friends, family & pets!
Secretary: Addison Williams
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Bowling Green State University
Hometown: Maumee, Ohio
Current Master's Program: Bowling Green State University
Clinical Sites: Oregon Clay High school, Toledo Walleye and Mercy Health Outpatient & Physical Therapy
Future AT plans: I would like to work in clinic and outreach settings.
Interest: I enjoy playing soccer, running, hanging out with friends and family, and going to coffee shops.
Treasurer: Nikalya McKinney
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Tiffin University
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Current Master's Program: Youngstown State University, second year MAT student
Clinical Sites: Youngstown State women’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s track and field, Canfield High School, OAC Wrestling tournament
Future AT plans: to work in college athletic setting
Interest: watching new shows, being outside, trying new recipes, hanging out with friends and family
Quiz Bowl co-coordinator: Brooke Smith
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree from Marietta College
Hometown: Warren, Ohio
Current Master's Program: University of Cincinnati
Clinical Sites: Notre Dame Academy, Ryle High School, and a clinical immersion at Duquesne University
Future AT plans: she hopes to work in the collegiate setting while continuing to advocate for the athletic training profession
Interest: include soccer and basketball
Quiz Bowl co-coordinator: Emilie Cameron
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Sciences with a minor in Nutrition from the University of Cincinnati
Hometown: Lebanon, Ohio
Current Master's Program: University of Cincinnati
Clinical Sites: Lakota West High School and Thomas More University with Men’s basketball, lacrosse, and rugby. I will be at Moeller High School in the fall.
Future AT plans: consist of making a positive impact on people’s lives whether this is at a college or secondary school as well as constantly advocating for the profession.
Interest: I enjoy traveling, running, jujitsu, and snowboarding.
Public Relations: Lela Daniell
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Alabama
Hometown: Newnan, Georgia
Current Master's Program: The Ohio State University
Clinical Sites: Worthington Kilbourne High School, Capital University Football, Ohio Wesleyan University Men’s Lacrosse and my immersive is set to be with Ohio State Baseball
Future AT plans: I hope to work in a collegiate setting.
Interest: In my free time I love traveling and trying new restaurants and coffee shops
Student Education Program: Christian Behier
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree from University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Current Master's Program: Ohio University
Clinical Sites: Athens High School and the SHAPe clinic at Ohio University
Future AT plans: He plans to continue pursuing performing arts medicine in athletic training.
Interest: I enjoy live music, exploring small towns, and making friends across the country
GLATA-CECAT rep: Jacob Snider
Undergrad: Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Francis Xavier University
Hometown: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Current Master's Program: University of Cincinnati
Clinical Sites: Mason High School and the University of Cincinnati Football program. I look forward to my upcoming rotation with the Cincinnati Bengals and Boston College hockey
Future AT plans: I am passionate about athlete care, injury rehabilitation, and performance, with plans to pursue a career in collegiate or professional hockey
Interest: I enjoy being active and hanging out with friends and family.
Samar M. Long, EdD, AT, ATC - Advisor
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Dr. Samar Long is the director of clinical education at The Ohio State University. She participates in various athletic training, interprofessional service committees, and academic appointments. Dr. Long has served as the Student Senate advisor since 2023. Additionally, she has been appointed to several other student advocacy roles, including School of Health and Rehabilitation Science Interprofessional Education liaison (2017-present), advisor of the Athletic Training Club at Ohio State University (2015-2022), Morrill Scholars Mentor (2020-2021), and the National Athletic Trainers' Association Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee - Career Day Lead, Service Day Co-Lead 2021-2023). Dr. Long is excited to continue to promote the pathway into professional service by supporting student leaders.
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OATA PAC (Political Action Committee):
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The purpose of the OATA PAC is to support legislators and candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the OATA and its members. The PAC and its members can be a valued resource to legislators as it relates to healthcare and sports safety issues. In addition, the support of these candidates may also be through financial contributions, as well as members volunteering their time to aid a candidate.
The OATA Student Senate, in collaboration with the GLATA Student Senate, started fundraising for Advocates for Injured Athletes For more information on Advocates for Injured Athletes, please check out their website: http://injuredathletes.org/.
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