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!
Nicole Powers - President
Nicole is a first year Masters student in Athletic Training at Ohio University. She is from Carmel, Indiana, and completed her bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology at Ohio University. Her clinical sites have included collegiate track, cross country, and field hockey, as well as assisting at a local high school. She hopes to continue to gain experience in different settings and find the best fit for future career choices. In her free time, she enjoys coaching workout classes, playing frisbee, and spending time with friends and family.
Emily Randall - Secretary
Emily is a first year Masters student in Athletic Training at Kent State University. She is from Mount Gilead, Ohio, and completed her Bachelor of Science at Baldwin Wallace University. Her clinical sites have included Kent State University Gymnastics and Theodore Roosevelt High School. In the future, she hopes to work at a high school or in collegiate football. In her free time, she enjoys painting or hanging out with her friends.
Reghan Mulder - Treasurer/Sponsorships and Donations Coordinator
Reghan is a first year Masters student in Athletic Training at Cedarville University. She is from Waukesha, Wisconsin, and completed her bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine at Cedarville University. Her clinical sites have included Oakwood High School, University of Dayton DI Volleyball and Softball, and is looking forward to an internship at Baylor University with DI Football. In the future, she wants to continue to work in the college athletic setting. In her free time, she enjoys running, being outside, watching movies, and playing games with her family and friends.
Morgan Davis - Annual Student Education Program Coordinator
Morgan is first year Masters student in Athletic training at the Ohio State University. She is from Jacksonville, Florida, and completed her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences and Psychology at the University of South Florida. Her clinical sites have included working with DI Women’s Rowing, DIII Football and Basketball, as well as high school athletics. Upon graduation, she hopes to work with performing artists and help further Athletic Trainer's roles among the population. In her free time, she enjoys baking new recipes, theatre, watching new movies, and hanging out with friends.
Rachel Cleary - Quiz Bowl Coordinator
Rachel is a first year Masters student in Athletic Training at the University of Cincinnati. She is from Cincinnati Ohio, and completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Her clinical sites have included Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and Mason High School. She is looking forward to her clinical placement at the University of Louisville. In the future, she hopes to work with performing arts. In her free time, she loves to read and try local coffee shops.
Paige Trent - Public Relations and Communications
Paige is a first year Masters student at Bowling Green State University. She is from Marysville, Ohio, and completed her bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine at Marietta College. Her clinical sites have included Sylvania Southview High School, and the Toledo Walleye. In the future, she hopes to work with collegiate or professional athletics. In her free time, she loves to color and spend time with friends and family.
Samar M. Long, EdD, AT, ATC - Advisor
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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