Esther C.

Nolton
MEd, LAT, ATC, CSCS
NPI# 1164887352 | ΦΚΦ


(née Esther A. Chou)
enolton@2mresearch.com
Education
George Mason University – Fairfax, Virginia Expected Completion: May 2020
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Specializations: Research & Evaluation Methods, Health & Education Policy

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia August 15, 2011

Master of Education in Kinesiology – Athletic Training
Publication Title: “Lower leg neuromuscular changes following fibular reposition taping in individuals with
chronic ankle instability”

George Mason University – Fairfax, Virginia May 15, 2010

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Minor: Psychology, Biology

Software and Program Proficiency

− Microsoft Office Suite − Qualtrics (Research Core − Python (working)

− SPSS Certified) − NVivo (working)
− STATA − Survey Monkey − Dedoose (working)
− R − Google Drive & Products − Tableau (working)
− SAS − Blackboard

Non-Degreed Coursework
The Evaluators’ Institute (TEI) – Rockville, MD July 2018 – Present
Claremont Graduate University
Coursework: Policy Analysis, Implementation, and Evaluation (2 days-Cavanaugh); Foundations of Data
Visualization (1 day-Emery); Developmental Evaluation (2 days-Patton); Evaluation Capacity Building (2 days-
Fierro)

George Mason University – Fairfax, Virginia Aug – Dec 2016

Coursework: Introduction to Epidemiology, Introduction to Biostatistics

University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland Jan – Dec 2015

Coursework: General Linear Models I, General Linear Models II, Data Collection Methods in Survey Research,
Questionnaire Design and Evaluation, Social and Cognitive Foundations of Survey Measurement

Ohio University – Athens, Ohio Aug 2013 – Dec 2014

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Research and Evaluation – Transferred
Coursework: Quantitative Statistics, Qualitative Research, Scale and Questionnaire Development, Item
Response Theory, Regression, Multivariate Statistics Methods, Survey of Calculus, Field Studies in Ed Research
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Employment
2M Research – Arlington, Virginia August 2019 – Present
Research Analyst
Education Research Division

H&H Strategies – Arlington, Virginia May 30, 2019

Evaluator
− Conducted focus group interviews with system-level school district leaders

National Science Foundation – Alexandria, Virginia October 2018 – July 2019

Office of Integrative Activities; Evaluation and Assessment Capability Section
Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) Scholar through the American Evaluation Association
NSF EAGER Grant Award – Contracted through the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Objective: Creating a STEM evaluation community of practice to address the interdisciplinary and
transdisciplinary potential to use culturally responsive and other relevant evaluation and research methods in
broadening participation (BP) programs and projects
− Assisted with various evaluation activities:
o Facilitating workshops
o Strategic planning
o Intra-agency capacity building
o Technical needs for supporting COR staff
o Data collection, collating, and analyses
o Authoring presentations and publications
− AAAS Fellows Evaluation Learning Community
o Provided evaluation and research methods guidance on a learning project
o Developed tools for text coding
o Co-authored literature review, presentations, and reports disseminated to NSF leadership
o Developed annual curriculum for project completion and skills-building for AAAS fellows

George Mason University – Manassas, Virginia May 2018 – July 2019

Data Analyst
Grant Funded Projects by the UVA|Novant Health System and Potomac Health Foundation
Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing Laboratory
− Provided data analytic support for various projects
− Developed methodological rigor of ongoing projects
− Consulted on methodological challenges
− Co-authored several presentations and manuscripts related to various SMART Lab Projects

George Mason University – Manassas, Virginia January 2018 – July 2019

Project Coordinator – Virginia Concussion Initiative
Grant Funded Evaluation by the Virginia Department of Health through the Center for Disease Control
Sports Medicine Assessment, Research & Testing Laboratory
− Coordinated a comprehensive state-wide policy implementation evaluation
− Employed principles fundamental to developmental policy implementation evaluation studies
− Conducted a cluster analysis for Virginia public school divisions
− Created a rubric for the VDOE Concussion Management Policy Guidelines
− Created focus group and single-participant interview protocols
− Organized and conducted three focus group interview sessions with 28 participants
− Conducted 65+ focus group and single-participant interviews

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 − Analyzed content from 131 policy document analyses
− Coded and analyzed qualitative data from interviews
− Engaged a diverse team of stakeholders
− Managed comprehensive staff of graduate students and consultants
− Created, piloted, and analyzed results from two stakeholder surveys
− Managed budgetary challenges and organized compensation for participants
− Preserved project research and evaluation methodological rigor
− Disseminated findings through presentations, publications, webinars, and workshops

Virginia Commonwealth University November 2015 – May 2018

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine; Falls Church, Virginia
− Mentored second- and third-year medical students on research projects
− Instructed several lectures as part of the Evidence-Based Medicine course

Inova Sports Medicine – Fairfax, Virginia June 2015 – March 2018

Director of Research
− Directed efforts in Sports Medicine clinical research
− Managed all Sports Medicine and Concussion research studies
− Created policies and procedures for the Sports Medicine research department
− Wrote research protocols, grant proposals, informed consents, and all other IRB documentation
− Collected, stores, manages, and analyzes data
− Constructed survey and questionnaire measures
− Conducted monthly departmental research meetings and journal club meetings
− Provided support to and collaborating with other departments in research
− Managed Surgical Outcomes Systems database for four Orthopaedic Surgeons
− Formed budget reports for individual studies and for research department
− Managed research staff personnel and documents
− Reported annual academic productivity to the Inova Office of Research

George Mason University – Manassas, Virginia Jan 2015 – Dec 2018

Adjunct Faculty, Athletic Training Education Department & Kinesiology Department
School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism; College of Education and Human Development

University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland January 2015 – May 2015

Teaching Assistant; Educational Psychology
Human Development and Quantitative Methodology; College of Education

F.A. Davis Publishing – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 2014 – January 2015

Textbook Supplemental Resources Creator and Editor – PowerPoint Presentations
For: Starkey C and Brown SD. Examination of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries (4 th Edition).
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis; 2015

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography May 2014 – August 2014

Testing and Research Intern, Testing Department – Psychometrics; Rockville, Maryland

Ohio University – Athens, Ohio August 2013 – Dec 2014

Research Assistant and Instructor; Division of Athletic Training
School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness; College of Health Sciences and Professions

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 Hawai’i Pacific University – Honolulu, Hawaii August 2011 – April 2013
Certified Athletic Trainer
− National Cheerleading Association: Competitive Cheerleading (Large and Small Co-ed)
− National Dance Association: Competitive Dance Team
− NCAA Division II: Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, Women’s Basketball, and Men’s
and Women’s Tennis

ITA Women’s National Indoor Championship Tournament February 18-21, 2011

Tournament Head Athletic Trainer; Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia August 2010 – May 2011

Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer for NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis

Teaching Experience
George Mason University – Manassas, Virginia Jan 2015 – Dec 2018
Adjunct Faculty; School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism
− Guest Lecturer, EDRS 812 – Qualitative Research Methods; Fall 2018
− Instructor, ATEP 300 – Functional Anatomy; Fall 2018
− Instructor, KINE 450 – Research Methods; Spring 2018
− Instructor, ATEP 300 – Functional Anatomy; Spring 2018
− Instructor, KINE 450 – Research Methods; Spring 2017
− Instructor, PRLS 450 – Research Methods; Spring 2016
− Instructor, ATEP 250 – Physical Assessment of the Lower Body Lecture; Fall 2015
− Instructor, ATEP 255 – Physical Assessment of the Lower Body Lab; Fall 2015
− Instructor, ATEP 270 – Gen Med Conditions and Pharmacology in Active Populations; Spring 2015

Virginia Commonwealth University – Falls Church, Virginia Nov 2015 – May 2018
Assistant Professor; School of Medicine – Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
− Lecturer, “Interpreting tables and graphs” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Winter 2018
− Lecturer, “Interpreting tables and graphs” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Spring 2018
− Lecturer, “Statistical analyses” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Fall 2017
− Lecturer, “Clinical research designs” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Fall 2017
− Lecturer, “Interpreting tables and graphs” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Spring 2017
− Lecturer, “EBM clinical decisions” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Spring 2017
− Lecturer, “Interpreting tables and graphs” – Evidence-Based Medicine; Spring 2016
− Research Mentor, VCU Medical Student Mentor

University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland January 2015 – May 2015

Teaching Assistant; Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology
− Teaching Assistant, EDHD 231 – Inside 21st Century Creativity: How Creative Ideas, Concepts, and
Products are Generated; Spring 2015

Ohio University – Athens, Ohio Aug 2013 – Dec 2014

Teaching Assistant and Instructor; School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
− Instructor, AT 2201 – Therapeutic Modalities Lab; Fall 2014
− Instructor, AT 2101 – Lower Extremity Orthopedic Examination Lab; Fall 2014
− Instructor, AT 2301 – Therapeutic Exercise Lab; Spring 2014
− Teaching Assistant, AT 2300 – Therapeutic Exercise Lecture; Spring 2014
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 − Instructor, AT 2151 –Upper Extremity Orthopedic Examination Lab; Spring 2014
− Teaching Assistant, AT 2150 – Upper Extremity Ortho Exam Lecture; Spring 2014
− Instructor, AT 2101 – Lower Extremity Orthopedic Examination Lab; Fall 2013
− Teaching Assistant, AT 2100 – Lower Extremity Ortho Exam Lecture; Fall 2013

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia Sept 2010 – May 2011

Graduate Lecturer; Department of Kinesiology
− Guest Lecturer, “Therapeutic Ultrasound” – Introduction to Sports Medicine; Spring 2011
− Guest Lecturer, “Clinical Biomechanical Exam of the Foot” – Introduction to Sports Medicine; Spring 2011
− Guest Lecturer, “Basic Taping Techniques for the Foot and Ankle” – Introduction to Sports Medicine; Fall
2010
− Guest Lecturer, “Closed Kinetic Chain Progressions for the Knee and Ankle” – Introduction to Sports
Medicine; Fall 2010
− Guest Lecturer, “Clinical Biomechanical Exam of the Foot” – Intro to Sports Medicine; Fall 2010

Peer-Reviewed Publications
Fauntroy, V., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) measures used in
dance: A systematic review. (In Review).

Nolton, E. C., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Kerr, Z. Y., Echemendia, R. J., Webbe, F. M., Gonzalez, G., & Caswell, S.
V. Perceptions of Latino families on sport-related concussions: disparities in socioeconomic status and
culture. (In Review).

Fauntroy, V., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Caswell, S. V., Nolton, E. C., Cortes, N., & Ambegaonkar, J. P.
Association among health-related quality of life, dance exposure, and injuries in collegiate dancers. (In
Review).

Nolton, E. C., Pecha, F. Q., Greene, J. J., Young, E. L., Wertz, J. A., West, R. V. (2019). Physician satisfaction
with athletic trainers in the physician practice setting. Journal of Medical Practice Management, 35(1), 57- 62.

Bodendorfer, B. M., Michaelson, E. M., Shu, H. T., Apseloff, N. A., Spratt, J. D., Nolton, E. C., & Argintar, E.
H. (2019). Suture augmented versus standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A matched
comparative analysis. Arthroscopy, 35, 2114-2122. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.01.054.

Eberman, L. E., Walker, S. E., Floyd, R. T., Covassin, T., Nolton, E. C., Snyder Valier, A. R., Phan, K., Weiss,
L., Earl-Boehm, J. E. (2019). The prioritized research agenda for the athletic training profession: A report
from the strategic alliance research agenda task force. Journal of Athletic Training, 54, 237-244. doi:
10.4085/1062-6050-374-18.

Fauntroy, V., Fyock, M., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E.C., Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019) Using the selective
functional movement assessment for the evaluation of dancers' functional limitations and dysfunctions: a
critically appraised topic. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 17,1-18. doi: 10.1123/jsr.2018-0054. [ePub ahead of
print]

Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J.P. (2018). Recognizing and managing snapping hip syndrome in dancers.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 33, 291-296. doi: 10.21091/mppa.2018.4042.

Bodendorfer, B. M., Looney, A. M., Lipkin, S. L., Nolton, E. C., Li, J., Najarian, R. G., West, R. V., Chang, E.
S. (2018). Biomechanics of UCL docking reconstruction versus repair with internal bracing. American
Journal of Sports Medicine, 46, 3495-3501. doi: 10.1177/0363546518803771.
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 Chou, E. A., Kim, K. M., Baker, A. G., Hertel, J., Hart, J. M. (2013). Lower leg neuromuscular changes
following fibular reposition taping in individuals with chronic ankle instability. Manual Therapy, 18, 316-20.
doi: 10.1016/j.math.2012.11.004.

Book Chapters

Nolton, E. C. Surveys, questionnaires, and interviews. In Welsh, T., Mainwaring, L., & Ambegaonkar, J. P.
(Eds), Research in Dance Science. (In-Progress)

Nolton, E. C., & Welsh, T. Managing data & analyzing results. In Welsh, T., Mainwaring, L., & Ambegaonkar,
J. P. (Eds), Research in Dance Science. (In-Progress)

Other Written Works and Project Reports

Nolton, E. C. (2019, July). Implementing the Evidence Act: NSF Progress, Reflections, & Future Directions. (Prepared as
a part of the GEDI Scholarship program). Alexandria, VA.

Nolton, E. C. (2019, June). “Work Smarter, Not Harder, When Visualizing Data.”
https://depictdatastudio.com/work-smarter-not-harder-when-visualizing-
data/?ck_subscriber_id=359467043

Nolton, E. C., Giles, K. N., Castro, E., McClendon, N., Darden, T., De La Rosa Mateo, C., Johnson, R.,
Renteria Perez, S., Spencer, B., & Watford, J. A. (2019). Cultural competence among attendees of 2018 American
Evaluation Association pre-conference workshops. (Prepared for the American Evaluation Association).
Washington, DC.

Nolton, E. C. (2018). Dancer Wellness (Book Review). Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 33(1), 72. doi:
10.21091/mppa.2018.1010.

Nolton, E. C. (2017, October). Snapping hip syndrome in dancers. IADMS Newsletter, 24(4). Retrieved from
http://www.iadms.org/default.asp?page=newsletter201710#5

Presentations
Evaluation & Policy
Kruse, R., Phillips, C. C., Nolton, E. C., & Desai, A. (2019, November). Navigating the new evidence-based frontier:
Strengthening evidence building and use with learning agendas. Paper presented at the American Evaluation
Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Kruse, R., Phillips, C. C., Nolton, E. C., & Desai, A. (2019, November). Early progress toward enacting learning
agendas to provide evidence for decision-making in RTD spaces. Paper presented as a part of a panel titled,
“Organizational and Structural Characteristics in Evaluating Research” at the American Evaluation
Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Nolton, E. C. (2019, November). Social determinants of concussion policy implementation in Virginia public schools. Paper
presented as a part of a panel (organized by E. C. Nolton) titled, “Contributions to Policy Implementation
Evaluation to Lead and Renew Practice” at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference,
Minneapolis, MN.

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 Nolton, E. C., & Phillips, C. C. (2019, November). Reflecting on Organizational Programming Policy Implementation.
Paper presented as part of a panel titled, “GEDI 15 Experience and Reflections from 2018-2019” at the
American Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Tiwari, A., Giles, K. N., Nolton, E. C., Gilbert, B., & Hopson, R. K. (2019, November). Factors driving
sustainable intergenerational broadening participation (BP) programs in STEM. Paper presented at the American
Evaluation Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Nolton, E. C., & Phillips, C. C. (2019, November). Re-envisioning the basic research evidence framework to inform policy
and funding decisions. Paper presented as part of a panel (organized by E. C. Nolton) titled, “Diverse
Perspectives on Evidence Act Implementation for Federal Research, Development, and Innovation
Investments” at the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management, Denver, CO.

Hopson, R. K., Tiwari, A., Nolton, E. C., & Giles, K. N. (2019, May). Factors that drive the successful development of
sustainable intergenerational evaluation pipeline and pathways mechanisms to promote broadening participation (BP) in
STEM. Video showcased at the Innovations in STEM Education, http://stemforall2019.videohall.com.

Hopson, R. K., Tiwari, A., Giles, K. N., & Nolton, E. C. (2019, March). Factors that drive the successful development
of sustainable intergenerational evaluation pipeline and pathways mechanisms to promote broadening participation (BP) in
STEM. Paper presented at the Fifth International Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment
Conference, Chicago, IL.

Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Resch, J. E., Broshek, D. K., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, March). Unique
perspectives of various stakeholder groups on concussion policy implementation in schools. Paper presented at the Fifth
International Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference, Chicago, IL.

Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Resch, J. E., Broshek, D. K., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, March) Unique
perspectives of various stakeholder groups on concussion policy implementation in schools. Paper presented at the
Educational Psychology, Research Methods, and Education Policy Division Colloquium, Fairfax, VA.

Caswell, S. V., & Nolton, E. C. (2018, June). Policy implementation evaluation of concussion management practices in
Virginia public schools. Part of the Return-to-Learn/Return-to-Play Evaluation Exchange, hosted by the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Safe States Alliance.

Nolton, E. C., & Caswell, S. V. (2018, May). Evaluation of the implementation of concussion best practices in Virginia
schools. Poster presented at the DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation and Policy, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C., & Caswell, S. V. (2018, March). Evaluation of the implementation of concussion best practices in Virginia
schools. Oral presented at the Educational Psychology, Research Methods, and Education Policy Division
Colloquium, Fairfax, VA.

Research Methods
Nolton, E. C. (2019, July). How attendees prepare for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual Symposium.
Guest lectured at the EDRS 812 class, invited by Dr. Meagan Call-Cummings, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C. (2018, December). Evidence-based medicine: interpreting tables and graphs. Guest lectured at the Virginia
Commonwealth University–School of Medicine, invited by Dr. Meena Raj, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C. (2018, November). How attendees prepare for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Annual
Symposium. Guest lectured at the EDRS 812 class, invited by Dr. Meagan Call-Cummings, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C., Ambegaonkar, J. A., & Powell, M. G. (2018, July). Existing validated outcome measures: when and
where to use what. Paper presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, Orange, CA.
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 Nolton, E. C. (2017, October). Statistical analyses. Guest lectured at the Virginia Commonwealth University –
School of Medicine, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C. (2017, September). Clinical research designs. Guest lectured at the Virginia Commonwealth
University – School of Medicine, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C., Ambegaonkar, J., & Mainwaring, L. (2017, July). Survey and interview pretesting: methods matter. Paper
presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, Snowmass, CO.

Nolton, E. C., Ackermann, B., & Guptill, C. (2017, June). PAMA Research Committee workshop: an introduction to
critical appraisals for clinical implications. Workshop presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association
Symposium, Snowmass, CO.

Raj, M., & Nolton, E. C. (2017, March). Evidence-based clinical decisions. Guest lectured at the Virginia
Commonwealth University – School of Medicine, Fairfax, VA.

Nolton, E. C. (2017, January). Evidence-based medicine: interpreting tables and graphs. Guest lectured at the Virginia
Commonwealth University – School of Medicine, Fairfax, VA.

Chou, E. A., Mainwaring, L., & Ambegaonkar, J. (2015, October). How to ask questions: an introduction to survey
research. Paper presentation at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium,
Pittsburgh, PA.

Chou, E. A. (2015, October). Standards in measuring function and clinical outcomes. Part of the “The State of the
Screen: Applying Clinical Tools to Clinical Outcomes” panel of the special interest topic on “Colloquium on
the Clinical Care of Dancers”. Paper presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine &
Science, Pittsburgh, PA.

Chou, E. A., Russell, J. A., & Brooks, G. (2015, July). Current standards in reporting research and statistical methods:
hints for researchers, authors, and reviewers. Paper presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association
Symposium, Snowmass, CO.

Chou, E. A. (2014, April). An introduction to pretest item analysis (PIA). Poster presented at the Item Response
Theory Student Presentations, Athens, OH.

Athletic Training Profession

Nolton, E. C., & Pecha, F. Q. (2020). Physician satisfaction with athletic trainers in the physician practice setting. Invited
speaker for the NATA Knowledge Initiatives Webinar. Qualified for 10 Category B CEUs.

Wertz, J. A., Nolton, E. C., Pecha, F. Q., Greene, J. J., Young, E. L., & West, R. V. (2019, April). Physician
satisfaction with athletic trainers in the physician practice. Invited poster presented at the Private Practice Poster
Session at the 2019 American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, Houston, TX.

Wertz, J. A., Nolton, E. C., Pecha, F. Q., Greene, J. J., Young, E. L., & West, R. V. (2019, April). Physician
satisfaction with athletic trainers in the physician practice. Poster presented at the American Medical Society of
Sports Medicine, Houston, TX.

Nicolello, T. S., Nolton, E. C., Pecha, F. Q., Greene, J. J., Young, E. L., Wertz, J. A., & West, R. V. (2019,
February). Physician satisfaction with athletic trainers in the physician practice. Poster presented at the Big Sky
Athletic Training Sports Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT.

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 Eberman, L., Walker, S. E., Nolton, E. C., & Phan, K. (2018, June). Creation of an Athletic Training research agenda.
Featured paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, New Orleans, LA.

Pecha, F. Q., Lavigne, J. B., Mall, C. L., & Nolton, E. C. (2018, February). Pilot study: patient satisfaction with
athletic trainers working in a physician practice setting. Poster presented at the Big Sky Athletic Training Sports
Medicine Conference, Big Sky, MT.

Sports & Orthopaedic Medicine

Nolton, E. C. (2019, September). Transforming concussion management in Virginia public schools by advancing our
understanding of barriers that impede policy implementation. Paper presented at the Safe States Annual Conference,
Atlanta, GA.

Nolton, E. C. (2019, July). Rubric development and policy analysis of Virginia concussion management school division policies.
Workshop delivered at the VCU TTAC TBI Training, Staunton, VA.

Nolton, E. C., Resch, J. E., Kerr, Z. Y., Broshek, D., Brenner, J., Reynolds, J. D., Como-Lesko, N.,
Ambegaonkar, J. P., Cortes, N., Caswell, A., & Caswell, S.V. (2019, June). Virginia Concussion Initiative:
Stakeholder perspectives of disparities in concussion policy implementation. Paper presented at the National Athletic
Trainers’ Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Kerr, Z. Y., & Brenner, J. (2019, April). Social determinants of health policy
implementation in Virginia public schools. Poster presented at the Telehealth Summit, Williamsburg, VA.

Bodendorfer, B. M., Michaelson, E. M., Shu, H. T., Apseloff, N. A., Spratt, J. D., Nolton, E. C., & Argintar, E.
H. (2019, March). Internally braced versus standard anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a matched cohort analysis.
Poster presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.

Caswell, S. V., & Nolton, E. C. (2019, February). Virginia Concussion Initiative. Invited panelist at the Children’s
Hospital at Richmond School Nurse Conference, Richmond, VA.

Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Kerr, Z. Y., & Brenner, J. (2019, February). Social determinants of health policy
implementation in Virginia public schools. Poster presented at the National Health Policy Conference,
Washington, DC.

Bodendorfer, B. M., Looney, A. M., Lipkin, S. L., Nolton, E. C., Li, J., Najarian, R. G., West, R. V., & Chang,
E. S. (2018, October). Biomechanics of UCL docking reconstruction versus repair with internal bracing. Paper presented
at the Eastern Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Amelia Island, FL.

Rabuck, S. J., McQueen, B., Lesniak, B., Irrgang, J. J., Chou, E. A., & West, R. V. (2016, April). Clinical outcomes
of adjustable loop and fixed loop femoral fixation for ACL reconstruction. ePoster presented at the Arthroscopy
Association of North America Conference, Boston, MA.

Chou, E. A., Kim, K. M., Baker, A., Hertel, J., & Hart, J. M. (2012, June). The effect of fibular reposition taping on the
motor neuron pool excitability of ankle musculature in patients with chronic ankle instability. Paper presented at the
National Athletic Trainers’ Association, St. Louis, MO.

Chou, E. A., Wolff, A. B., Sierzega Jr., J. A., Caswell, A. M., Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Caswell, S. V. (2010, May).
Femoral acetabular impingement in a collegiate football athlete with a cam lesion and labral tear. Paper
presented at the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association, Virginia Beach, VA.

Chou, E. A., Wolff, A. B., Sierzega Jr., J. A., Caswell, A. M., Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Caswell, S. V. (2010,
January). Cam lesion and labral tear in a collegiate football athlete with femoroacetabular impingement.
Paper presented at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association, Charlottesville, VA.
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Dance and Performing Arts Medicine
Ambegaonkar, J. P., Cavanaugh, C., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Fauntroy, V., Nolton, E. C., Cortes, N., & Caswell,
S. V. (2019, October). Changes in physical-performance tests across college in dancers: A longitudinal prospective
examination. Poster presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium,
Montreal, Quebec.

Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Link, O., Fauntroy, V., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, October).
Associations among Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Dysfunctions and injuries in university dancers.
Paper presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Montreal,
Quebec.

Angioi, M., Hiller, C., Haas, A., Nolton, E. C., Brown, D., Welsh, T., Mainwaring, L., Jarvis, D. N., Hartog, D.,
& Echegoyen, S. (2019, October). Further features of systematic literature reviews and applications to dance medicine &
science current knowledge: Quality assessments and meta-analyses. Workshop delivered at the International
Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Montreal, Quebec.

McCrary, M., Davenport, K., Bastepe-Gray, S., & Nolton, E. C. (2019, June). The art of collaboration: Translating
PAM evidence to practice. Workshop delivered at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, Los
Angeles, CA.

Nolton, E. C., Fauntroy, V. F., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, June). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcome
measures used in dance: A systematic review. Paper presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association
Symposium, Los Angeles, CA.

Coogan, S., Nolton, E. C., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, June). Do FMS scores predict injury
risk in collegiate dancers—a prospective analysis. Paper presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association,
Las Vegas, NV.

Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Ambegaonkar, J. P., & Nolton, E. C. (2019, June). Evaluating movement dysfunctions in
performing artists using the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA). Paper presented at the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association, Las Vegas, NV.

Ambegaonkar, J. P., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Donahue, A., Santos, L., Fauntroy, V., Nolton, E. C., Cortes, N., &
Caswell, S. V. (2018, October). Physical-performance test profiles in freshman collegiate dancers: A multi-center prospective
study. Paper presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Helsinki,
Finland.

Angioi, M., Hiller, C., Welsh, T., Mainwaring, L., Couillandre, A., Jarvis, D., Brown, D., Nolton, E. C., Air, M.,
Harwood, M., Shah, S., Coates, W., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, October). Essential features of systematic
literature reviews: Applications to dance medicine & science current knowledge. Paper presented at the International
Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Helsinki, Finland.

Nolton, E. C., Chan, C., Guptill, C., & Vardonikolaki, K. (2018, July). PAM grants: how to seek and apply for
opportunities to fund PAM research and programs. Workshop delivered at the Performing Arts Medicine
Association Symposium, Orange, CA.

Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, May). Snapping hip syndrome in dancers. Paper presented at the Mid-
Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association Symposium, Ocean City, MD.

Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, April). HRQOL outcome measures used in dance: A systematic review.
Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

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 Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, April). HRQOL outcome measures used in dance: A systematic review.
Poster presented at the Graduate Interdisciplinary Research, Arlington, VA.

Chou, E. A., Mainwaring, L., & Ambegaonkar, J. (2016, July). Survey research in the performing arts. Paper presented
at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, New York, NY.

Chou, E. A., & Guptill, C. (2016, July). Doing research: A practical workshop to assist PAMA researchers with
implementing their research. Workshop delivered at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, New
York, NY.

Stern, C., Chou, E. A., Russell, J. A., Helm, E., Schmieg, R., & Massie, D. (2015, October). Survey of specialized
healthcare services for performing arts students in higher education. Poster presented at the International Association
for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.

Guptill, C., Visentin, P., Chou, E. A., Kadel, N., & Manchester, R. (2015, July). Doing research: A practical
workshop to assist PAMA researchers with implementing their research. Workshop delivered at the Performing Arts
Medicine Association Symposium, Snowmass, CO.

Chou, E. A., & Russell, J. A. (2014, October). A foundation for developing a dance specific ankle stability measure. Paper
presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Basel, Switzerland.

Chou, E. A., & Russell, J. A. (2014, June). Ballet turnout: A comprehensive overview of biomechanical changes that may
increase risk of injury. Paper presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium, Snowmass,
CO.

Chou, E. A., & Russell, J. A. (2014, April). Ballet turnout: A comprehensive overview of biomechanical changes that may
increase risk of injury. Poster presented at the College of Health Sciences and Professions, Athens, OH.

Chou, E. A., & Russell, J. A. (2014, April). Ballet turnout: A comprehensive overview of biomechanical changes that may
increase risk of injury. Poster presented at the Ohio University Student Expo, Athens, OH.

Mentoring Student Work

Link, O., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, October). Analyzing causes of
movement pattern dysfunctions using the selective functional movement assessment in university dancers. Poster presented at
the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science Symposium, Montreal, Quebec.

Fauntroy, V., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., Cortes, N., Caswell, S. V., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019,
June). Injury incidence and exposure in collegiate dancers—a 2-year prospective study. Paper presented at the National
Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Schimmel, J. R., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, June). Kinesiophobia found to be associated with chronic
ankle instability. Poster presented at the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Convention, Las Vegas, NV.

Schimmel, J. R., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, April). Kinesiophobia also present in individuals with
chronic ankle instability. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student
Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Schimmel, J. R., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, April). Kinesiophobia also present in individuals with
chronic ankle instability. Poster presentation at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research,
Kennesaw, GA.

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 Schimmel, J. R., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2019, January). Kinesiophobia also present in individuals with
chronic ankle instability. Paper presented at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium,
Williamsburg, VA.

Cavanagh, C., Fauntroy, V., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Cortes, N., & Ambegaonkar,
J. P. (2019, January). Changes in physical-performance tests across college in dancers: a longitudinal prospective examination.
Paper presentation at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Symposium, Williamsburg, VA.

Schimmel, J. R., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, December). Kinesiophobia also present in individuals
with chronic ankle instability. Poster presented at the Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and
Research Undergraduate Research Scholars Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Cavanagh, C., Fauntroy, V., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., Caswell, S. V., Cortes, N., & Ambegaonkar,
J. P. (2018, December). Changes in physical-performance tests across college in dancers: A longitudinal prospective
examination. Poster presented at the Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research
Undergraduate Research Scholars Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Fauntroy, V., Fyock, M., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, October). Using the
selective functional movement assessment (SFMA) to evaluate dancers’ functional limitations and dysfunctions: A critical
appraisal of the topic. Poster presented at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science
Symposium, Helsinki, Finland.

Simpson, S., & Nolton, E. C. (2018, April). Treatment of phantom limb pain syndrome with mirror therapy: A literature
review. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax,
VA.

Schimmel, J. R., & Nolton, E. C. (2018, April). Kinesiophobia and chronic ankle instability: A literature review. Poster
presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Fauntroy, V., Fyock, M., Hansen-Honeycutt, J., Nolton, E. C., & Ambegaonkar, J. P. (2018, April). Using the
Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to evaluate dancers’ functional limitations and dysfunctions: A critical
appraisal of the topic. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student
Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Aulffo, S., & Nolton, E. C. (2018, April). Outdoor recreation and physical activity programs for at-risk youth: A literature
review. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax,
VA.

Martin, S., & Nolton, E. C. (2017, April). Preventative measures for ankle sprains in cross-country athletes. Poster
presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Fauntroy, V., McCormach, T., Mulligan, E., Nolton, E. C, & Warren, K. (2017, April). Ruptures of the extensor
digitorum communis tendons in the forearm of a collegiate football player. Poster presented at the College of Education
and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Fauntroy, V., McCormach, T., Mulligan, E., Nolton, E. C, & Warren, K. (2017, February). Ruptures of the extensor
digitorum communis tendons in the forearm. Paper presentation at the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association
Student Symposium, Lynchburg, VA.

Arant, T., & Chou, E. A. (2016, April). Physiological effects of dry needling on myofascial trigger. Poster presented at the
College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

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 Cabello, E. N., Chou, E. A., & Caswell, A. M. (2016, April). The effect of concussions on neurocognitive function. Poster
presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Field, L. E., Chou, E. A., & Caswell, A. M. (2016, April). Knee proprioception: A review of literature. Poster presented
at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Kameno, C. L., Chou, E. A., & Caswell, A. M. (2016, April). Effectiveness of rehabilitation on graft failure. Poster
presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, Virginia.

Hacherl, S. L., Milosavich, T., Chou, E. A., Parham, C., Caswell, A. M., Fyock, M., & Murphy, H. (2016, April).
Pubic symphysis tear of a high school football player. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human
Development Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Fauntroy, V., Caswell, A. M., Chou, E. A., Parham, C., Fyock, M., & Hotchkiss, D. (2016, April). Acetabular
fracture in a high school football player. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development
Student Symposium, Fairfax, VA.

Mickelson, K., Chou, E. A., & Caswell, A. M. (2016, April). The effectiveness and usefulness of communication devices for
ALS patients. Poster presented at the College of Education and Human Development Student Symposium,
Fairfax, VA.

Peer-Reviewing and Editorial Work

National Conference of Undergraduate Research June 2019

Faculty Reviewer

Sports Health April 2019

Peer-Reviewer

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

Peer-Reviewer January 2019

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Section Editor – Validation Case Series & Reports March 2018
Peer-Reviewer March 2018

Journal of Physical Activity & Health

Peer-Reviewer November 2017

Journal of Sports Sciences

Peer-Reviewer October 2017

Medical Problems in Performing Artists Journal

Editorial Board Member April 2016
Peer-Reviewer June 2014

Journal of Athletic Training

Peer-Reviewer February 2013

International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training

Peer-Reviewer October 2013

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 Journal of Dance Medicine & Science
Peer-Reviewer August 2013

Committee and Service Involvement

AERA Division D Annual Meeting Reception & Business Meeting Committee
Graduate Student Liaison May 2019 – Present

Washington Evaluators February 2019 – Present

Member – Membership Committee

DC Consortium Student Conference on Evaluation & Policy June 2018 – May 2019
Member – Planning Committee
Chair – Abstracts Subcommittee

Mason Core Assessment June 2018 – 2019

Reviewer
− Reviewed and scored required writing-intensive and capstone assignments for Social and Behavioral
Sciences and Research and Scholarship Intensive projects for university course assessments

Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association

Capital Region Representative January 2018 – August 2019
− Member of the VATA Executive Council
− Represented nearly 300 Athletic Trainers in the Capital Region (i.e. Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Fairfax
City, Manassas City, and Prince William counties) on the Executive Council
− Held, sponsored, and promoted Continuing Education (CE) activities for constituents in the region
− Organized regional networking events
Co-Chair – Honors and Awards Committee January 2018 – August 2019
− Developed submission form for honors and award nominations
− Coordinated and facilitated nomination process
− Reviewed and selected honors and award winners
− Ordered plaques and trophies for awardees
− Supported award ceremony during annual meeting
Member – Student Affairs Committee September 2016 – 2019
− Facilitated receipt, blinding, and review of student presentation abstracts for the annual symposia
− Built tool for reviewers (5 reviewers) to use for scoring
− Coordinated review process for student presentation abstracts (approximately 15-30 abstracts)
− Announced winners and regrets for the student presentations
− Communicated presentation logistics to student presenters and corresponding faculty
− Moderated student presentation session at the annual Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association Symposia
− Assisted with any other necessary duties of the Student Affairs Committee

Performing Arts Medicine Association

Vice Chair – Research Committee July 2019 – Present
− Advises and assists the current Committee Chair, as necessary
Director – Board of Directors July 2017 – Present
Chair – Research Committee Sept 2015 – July 2019
− Led annual meetings at the symposium
− Submitted quarterly reports to the PAMA President and Board of Directors about committee updates
− Facilitated and manages receipt, blinding, and review of 200+ abstract submissions for annual symposia
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 − Served as an expert opinion for Programming Committee Co-Chairs on decisions based on reviews
− Built tool for reviewers (24 reviewers) to use for scoring
− Coordinated review process for symposia presentation abstracts (approximately 120-150 abstracts)
− Communicated reviewing logistics with reviewer group leaders
− Managed, oversaw, and processed reviewer scoring
− Communicated review results and suggestions to Programming Co-Chairs
− Organized and led annual RC Workshop at symposia
− Organized and led “RC Booth” initiative at symposia
− Fielded inquiries from membership and those interesting in joining the RC and increasing involvement with
PAM research initiatives
− Participated in conference calls, as necessary, on behalf of the RC
Member – Long Range Planning Committee November 2017 – July 2019
− Discussed and plans future symposia meeting venues
− Identified local resources and budgetary considerations
Member – Research Committee June 2014 – September 2015
− Participated in the RC Workshop
− Assisted with necessary duties of the Research Committee
− Served as a symposium abstract reviewer

Fear2Freedom
Keynote Speaker September 19, 2017
Mission: Helping to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual assault while empowering student and
communities to combat sexual violence.
URL: https://www.fear2freedom.org/

Strategic Alliance for Athletic Training

Member – Athletic Training Research Agenda Task Force January 2017 – Sept 2019
− Mission Statement: The purpose of the Athletic Training Research Agenda is to identify research priorities
and unify research with clinical practice to improve patient care and advance the profession.
− Developing research plan using grounded theory approach
o Focus group to identify main research themes
o Survey to confirm themes and prioritize agenda items
− Presenting and disseminating results at 2018 NATA Clinical Symposia and through the Journal of Athletic
Training
− Personal Role:
o One of eight members appointed to this task force
o One of four principal investigators on the IRB for this project
o Selected and managed focus group assignments
o One of the presenters for the 2018 NATA Clinical Symposia presentation

Athletes and the Arts

Coalition for Performing Art Medicine by the American College of Sports Medicine
Member – Research Committee November 2016 – July 2019
− Team comprised of research leaders from major performing arts medicine groups to develop, identify, and
create opportunities for common goals and grounds for collaboration between organizations

International Association for Dance Medicine & Science

Member – Research Committee October 2016 – 2019
− Participating in abstract reviews for annual conference
− Developing research foundation within organization
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 − Contributing to quarterly newsletter publication on various topics of interest
− Co-authoring publications and presentations on behalf of the committee and IADMS
Member – Student Travel Awards Subcommittee October 2016 – 2019
− Reviewing and scoring student research presentations for the annual Student Travel Award
− Organizing and selecting finalists/winner
Member – Publications Committee October 2013 – October 2016
− Served as a copy editor for all publications on behalf of the organization (i.e. newsletters, letters from
officers, emails, advertisements, etc.)
− Advised on style and formatting guidelines
− Proofread and edited manuscripts for publication
Annual Symposium Poster Competition Judge 2013, 2014, 2015

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

Panelist – General Cultural Fairness Review Panel (Omaha, NE) October 2015
− Deliberated with 10 other members of the panel on the ethics and fairness of exam items
− Suggested revisions or discontinuation of items, as necessary
− Reviewed possible item biases or differential item functioning
− Discussed methods in ensuring continued awareness and
Panelist – Practice Analysis 7 Panel (Omaha, NE) October 2014
− Invited panel member to discuss the role delineation of clinical entry-level athletic trainers
− Reviewed and revised role delineation of the clinical entry-level athletic trainers
Item Writer – Exam Development Committee (Omaha, NE) May 2014 – June 2019

Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity – Gamma Alpha Chapter; Fairfax, Virginia

Administrative Advisor – Alumnae Advisory Committee January 2015 – May 2018
− Advised and assisted the Vice President of Administration in the following areas:
o Managing the Leaders’ Council (12 members on the executive board)
o Managing regulatory documents
o Managing Council and Chapter operations
o Documenting and archiving operations and regulatory materials
o Documenting and creating tools for operational organization
o Planning, overseeing, and conducting annual elections – formal Roberts’ Rules voting procedures are
followed
o Running annual 6-week long officer elections process for 30+ Leaders’ Council and Cabinet executive
positions for the Chapter
− Advised and assisted the Chapter Secretary in the following areas:
o Managing membership attendance at all mandatory events
o Documenting and creating tools for operational organization
o Corresponding with external parties (e.g. gifts, thank you, etc.)
o Taking minutes at meetings and corresponding them to the overseeing Network team
o Maintaining records for current officers and AAC members
o Maintaining and submitting the Chapter roster
− Advised and assisted the Vice President of Standards in the following areas:
o Managing member statuses and updating attendance/roster changes
o Documenting and creating tools for operational organization
o Mediating and resolving internal and external conflict
o Managing and mitigating internal and external risk
o Organization and delivering workshops on various topics for prevention and awareness
o Maintaining the Standards of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity

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Featured Research and Evaluation Projects
STEM Evaluation Community Project
NSF Award: 1650215; Sponsor: Education Development Center; Principal Investigator: Leslie Goodyear, PhD
Project Role: Community Member July 2019 – Present
The primary goal of the STEM Evaluation Community project is to increase the capacity of evaluators to
produce high quality, conceptually sound, methodologically appropriate evaluations of NSF programs and
projects. The project will contribute to the exploration of innovative new approaches for determining the
impact of NSF programs and projects, promote the usefulness of NSF program and project evaluations, and
help to expand the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education, workforce, and outreach initiatives.
The STEM Evaluation Community will serve as a focal point for evaluation capacity building with and across
the NSF programs that fund STEM education, workforce and outreach activities, bringing people and ideas
together, facilitating dialogue, sharing resources, offering opportunities for dissemination and more. The
resulting connected system of evaluators will promote social innovation through a lively, dynamic evaluation
professional community in which NSF program and project evaluators will share their work, learn from each
other, and, ultimately, leverage and enhance the existing evaluation capacity building infrastructure that has been
developed for specific NSF programs and audiences, thus charting a course to build further evaluation capacity
across NSF.

Factors of Success that Drive STEM BP Evaluation Pipelines

NSF Award: 1849102
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Principal Investigator: Rodney Hopson, PhD
Project Role: GEDI Scholar October 2018 – July 2019
The purpose of this project is to conduct exploratory research to gauge the interdisciplinary and transformative
potential of using culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) methods to inform the general development of shared
accountability mechanisms for broadening participation in the STEM workforce. In addition, the research will
add to the evaluation knowledge/practice base, specifically on the efficacy of internship experiences in the
creation of more effective recruitment strategies, education/training, and career pathways for evaluation
professionals of color. This project builds on a need expressed by the American Evaluation Association’s
national competitive pre-doctoral Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) program to introduce and
advance the utilization of CRE in Federal STEM evaluation.

The Effect of Kinesiophobia on the Development of CAI in Athletes with Lateral Ankle Sprains
Advising Undergraduate Research Scholar Awarded $1,500 (https://oscar.gmu.edu/students/ursp/)
Sponsor: George Mason University; Principal Investigator: Jatin Ambegaonkar, PhD
Project Role: Grant Writer, Co-Investigator, Faculty Mentor June 2018 – June 2019
An estimated two million lateral ankle sprains (LAS) are reported each year. Of those, approximately 73% will
develop chronic ankle instability (CAI). Previous literature notes many factors increase CAI risk, including
recurrent ankle sprains, mechanical instability, and impaired proprioception. Greater fear-related beliefs
following initial injury may result in guarding and unnatural functional movement which may increase risk of
injury. Previous researchers have found kinesiophobia—a fear of movement—to be a factor in recurrent ACL
injury despite a structurally healthy knee following previous injury. However, it is unclear if kinesiophobia is
similarly associated with CAI. Thus, the purpose of our study was to compare kinesiophobia scores between
cases (individuals with CAI) and controls (individuals with previous LAS but no CAI).

Virginia Concussion Initiative

Grant Funded by the Virginia Department of Health via CDC: $260,000
VDH Grant ID: 7091832700; Sponsor: George Mason University; Principal Investigator: Shane Caswell, PhD
Project Role: Coordinator and Co-Investigator January 2018 – July 2019
Sport-related concussions (SRCs) are a public health burden and management of concussed school-aged
children remains challenging. Since 2010, all states passed legislation regulating concussion management in
public schools. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) provided guidelines to assist all 131 school
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 divisions with integrating the unfunded mandate in policy and practice; however, implementation has not been
evaluated. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate policy implementation in Virginia public high
schools to understand real and perceived barriers to effective implementation.

Examining Fear of Re-Injury in High School Athletes with Concussion

Sub-award through the University of Arkansas (Principal Investigator: R. J. Elbin, PhD)
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Melissa Womble, PhD
Project Role: Research Manager August 2017 – March 2018

Inova Sports Medicine Concussion Research Registry

Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Melissa Womble, PhD
Project Role: Director of Research Registry July 2017 – March 2018

Effect of Amniotic Fluid-Derived Allograft Cells vs. Saline Injection Under Ultrasound Guidance in
Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff tears
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Brandon Bryant, MD
Project Role: Grant Writer and Research Manager June 2017 – March 2018
Grant Approved by Applied Biologics™: $172,000

Surgical versus Non-Surgical Treatment for the First Time Patellar Dislocator
Inova Foundation Donation: $5,000
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Robin V. West, MD
Project Role: Research Manager April 2017 – January 2018

Pediatric and Adolescent Patellar Instability (PAPI): A Randomized Controlled Study

Foundation Donation: $5,000
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Robin V. West, MD
Project Role: Research Manager August 2016 – January 2018

Biomechanical Comparison Between of Unicortical Fixation versus Tension Slide Technique for
Distal Biceps Repair
Inova Seed Grant Award: $10,000
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Edward S. Chang, MD
Project Role: Grant Writer and Research Manager July 2016 – January 2018

Biomechanical Comparison of Different Techniques of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction

Inova Seed Grant Award: $10,000
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Edward S. Chang, MD
Project Role: Grant Writer and Research Manager July 2016 – January 2018

Surgical Outcomes Systems™ Database

Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Robin V. West, MD
Project Role: Database Manager November 2015 – March 2018

Physician Satisfaction with Athletic Trainers in the Clinic Setting

DJO Global™ Grant Award: $2,500
Sponsor: Inova Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Esther C. Nolton, MEd
Project Role: Survey Methodologist, Grant Writer, and Research Manager October 2015 – October 2018

LuCID Concussion Epidemiology – Vienna, Virginia

Grant funded by US Lacrosse: $328,000
Sponsor: MedStar Sports Medicine; Principal Investigator: Andrew E. Lincoln, PhD
Project Role: Research Assistant September 2008 – May 2010
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 − Funded by US Lacrosse to study concussion epidemiology
− Analyzed and coded video data from high school lacrosse competitions
− Identified mechanisms and frequency of injuries during competition

Honors, Awards, and Scholarships

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Inducted: May 1, 2019
Doctoral Inductee – George Mason University GPA at Induction: 4.00

Doctoral Dissertation Oral Award Winner June 25, 2019

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation
Title: “Virginia Concussion Initiative: Stakeholder Perspectives of Disparities in Concussion Policy
Implementation”
One of four doctoral selected each year, nationally, by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research &
Education Foundation (NATAREF) as a finalist for outstanding research. Awarded as the winner of the
doctoral oral award on June 25, 2019.

GeMStones Scholarship January 2019

GeMStones is a program to provide scholarships for outstanding George Mason students. The scholarship will
benefit students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development on the basis of academic merit.

Adjunct Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Nominee December 2018

This award specifically recognizes an outstanding adjunct faculty member for their educational contributions to
enhancing student learning at the university.

Gail Weldon Memorial Scholarship June 2018

Gail Weldon is remembered as a teacher, mentor, author, athletic trainer, and friend. A pioneer in the
advancement of women in athletic training, Gail was the second woman to join the NATA, one of the first 10
women certified as an athletic trainer, and the first female inductee of the NATA Hall of Fame.

Golden Key International Honour Society Inducted: September 12, 2014

Graduate Member – George Mason University (2019) GPA at Induction: 4.00
Graduate Member – Ohio University (2014) GPA at Induction: 3.98

College of Health Sciences and Professions Poster Competition April 17, 2014
1st Place Award Winner
“Ballet turnout: a comprehensive overview of biomechanical changes that may increase risk of injury.”
Ohio University

Master’s Thesis Oral Award Finalist June 27, 2012

National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research and Education Foundation
Title: “The Effect of Fibular Reposition Taping on the Motorneuron Pool Excitability of Ankle Musculature in
Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability”
One of five master’s students selected each year, nationally, by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
Research & Education Foundation (NATAREF) for outstanding research theses.

Janet J. Lozar Commemorative Outstanding Student Award May 14, 2010

George Mason University
Highest honor awarded to the most outstanding senior student, selected by program faculty.

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 Golden Scepter Distinction April 2010
George Mason University
This honor is awarded to Athletic Training students who have passed the Board of Certification exam on their
first attempt.

Certifications and Licensures

Online Teaching Instruction Essentials Completion Badge 10/29/2017
Qualtrics Research Core Certified 5/23/2017
OneLove Foundation Escalation Workshop Facilitator 4/24/2017
NIH Protecting Human Research Participants 4/20/2017
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) 6/3/2019 – 6/3/2021
CITI Biomedical Research Certification 3/8/2019 – 5/9/2022
CITI Conflict of Interest Training 5/9/2016 – 5/8/2020
Board of Medicine, Ohio State Athletic Training Licensure (AT004284) 9/30/2013-2014
Hawai’i State Registration, Certified Athletic Trainer (AT84) 12/31/2012-2015
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (201173613) 3/12/2011 – Present
Board of Medicine, Virginia State Athletic Training Licensure (0126001563) 7/21/2010 – 11/30/2019
Board of Certification, Certified Athletic Trainer (2000004017) 6/22/2010 – Present

Professional Organizations
American Evaluation Association 2018 – Present
- Advocacy and Policy Change TIG
- Evaluation Policy TIG
- Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) TIG
- Quantitative Methods: Theory and Design TIG
- Research on Evaluation TIG
- Teaching of Evaluation TIG
Washington Evaluators 2018 – Present
AcademyHealth 2018 – 2019
American Council of Sports Medicine 2015 – Present
American Educational Research Association 2013 – Present
- Division D: Measurement and Research Methodologies
- Division L: Educational Policy and Politics
- Research on Evaluation SIG
National Council on Measurement in Education 2013 – Present
Performing Arts Medicine Association 2013 – Present
International Association for Dance Medicine & Science 2013 – 2018
Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association 2013 – 2016
Hawai’i Athletic Trainers’ Association 2011 – 2016
National Strength and Conditioning Association 2011 – Present
Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association 2007 – Present
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association 2007 – Present
National Athletic Trainers’ Association (1003556) 2007 – Present

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