Ms. Andi Bender
Andi Bender comes to Radford University with 15 years of experience as a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer. This is her 13th year teaching in CAATE-Accredited Athletic Training programs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and has previously served as a Clinical Preceptor and Clinical Education Coordinator. Previously, she completed her Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from Indiana State University in 2004 and her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training from Ohio University in 2003. From 2004-2005 she completed a year-long fellowship with the US Olympic Committee in Marquette, Michigan working with the US National Speed Skating, Wrestling, Boxing and Weightlifting teams.
Andi is currently completing her Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Kinesiology through UNC Greensboro. Her research involves inter-professional education and practice with a focus on organizational leadership and preceptor training in Athletic Training Programs. She has published and presented research on cryotherapy and exercise as well as Gastrointestinal Disorders in Athletes.
She is an active member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA), and Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association (VATA). She is passionate about mentoring students in professional leadership development activities serving as a faculty advisor for the MAATA Student Senate from 2011-2016.