Rickee is a native of Washington D.C. and is a second year Master of Science in Athletic Training student at Towson University in Maryland. She completed her undergraduate career at North Carolina Central University (NCCU). During her tenure, Rickee has had the pleasure of completing over 1000 community service hours working with NCCU’s Football and Women's Basketball teams. As her senior internship, Rickee was fortunate enough to observe at Duke University Athletic Medicine facility. Rickee’s passion for Athletic Training began during high school when she tore her meniscus while competing in gymnastics. Throughout this arduous process, she was fortunate to observe her Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist closely. Rickee noticed how much assistance, dedication and support they provided during her recovery. Because of them and a bit of consistency from her, she was able to make a full recovery and regain her title as a three-time Maryland state champion. This is when she knew athletic training was the career for her. After graduating, she aspires to work in the professional sports setting, specifically with the NFL, NBA or WNBA but is also open to working in the collegiate gymnastics setting. As a Student Senator, Rickee is a member of the Public Relations committee and is enthused to network, collaborate with like-minded professionals and is eager to promote the profession of Athletic Training by incorporating education programs for all athletic training students.

Kelsey is from Severna Park, Maryland and is currently a first-year athletic training master's student at Towson University. She received her undergraduate degree from Salisbury University, and majored in Exercise Science with minors in Sports Medicine and Health. During her time there, she completed observation hours with Salisbury University's Football Team, as well as internships with Baseball and Women's Lacrosse. From her experience playing sports in high-school, Kelsey became interested in the Athletic Training profession for the ability to help others while being involved in health, fitness, and wellness. Kelsey is looking forward to gaining new experiences through the Student Senator position, while also meeting other students and professionals who also want to advocate for the profession as a whole.   

Anna is from Cecil County, Maryland and is a second-year professional graduate athletic training student at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Business in May of 2022. She decided before her last year at Penn State that she had a passion for athletic training and was able to complete all prerequisite coursework and pursue this degree. Anna is serving as the President of the Student Senate as well as chair of the Mentor’s Breakfast and Meet and Greet Committee. After graduating, she plans on getting her Doctorate of Athletic Training with a focus on entrepreneurship in AT related businesses. She eventually would like to open a women’s health center and use her health care knowledge combined with her business know-how to run her own company. As an advocate for athletic training, she hopes to educate people about the importance of sports medicine and understanding the role of an AT in all traditional and non-traditional settings. As a student senator, she is excited to mentor incoming first year students, network with other young professionals and to promote the athletic training industry. She is excited to share her passions and inspire other ATs to grow in leadership with her.

Jasmine is from Lynchburg, Virginia and is a first-year professional graduate athletic training student at the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Lynchburg with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology in May of 2023. She decided her senior year of high school that she had a passion for athletic training after sustaining several injuries over her high school athletic career.

Heather is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, in her second year of the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program at Marshall University. She is a graduate of Marshall University, where she earned her B.S. in Athletic Training. During her time in the program, she has completed clinical experiences at the NCAA Division I, NAIA, and secondary school levels. Heather is a member of the Marshall University Athletic Training Association on campus and served as the president of the student-run organization. Heather discovered her passion for athletic training while in high school and playing various sports. As the West Virginia student senator, Heather hopes to use her position to advocate for the profession while collaborating with students, mentors, and professionals who share the same mission. After graduation, she aspires to work with athletes at the collegiate or professional levels.

Danielle is from Woodstock, Ga, and is in her first year of the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at Marshall University. She will graduate with her B.S in athletic training this spring as she is part of the accelerated 3+2 athletic training program offered. Danielle is currently in her second clinical rotation with the Marshall Football program following her first rotation at Kentucky Christian University where she worked with their fall sports programs. She found her passion for athletic training and sports medicine through interactions with athletic trainers she had during high school. Danielle is excited to use her position in MAATA to help encourage other students, advocate for the profession, and better educate people about the need for athletic trainers. After graduation, Danielle hopes to work at the collegiate or professional level of sports.

Matt is originally from Olathe, Kansas about 30 minutes South of Kansas City. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in athletic training with minors in kinesiology and gerontology. He is currently in his first year of the Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program at Western Carolina University. Matt is currently in his first clinical rotation at The University of North Carolina- Ashevillle working with their Women’s and Men’s Soccer as well as Women's Basketball. He is excited to use his position in MAATA to create new opportunities for the students in district 3 as well as find ways to integrate programs from different schools to create new experiences for students to help grow as healthcare professionals. With this position, Matt would like to increase the awareness of athletic training to students in undergraduate premedical professions to help grow the athletic training and increase the general public’s knowledge on athletic training as a whole. After graduation, Matt hopes to work with either soccer or hockey and by the end of his career be the head athletic trainer for a team either in the MLS or NHL.

Samiyah Muhammad is originally from the south side of Chicago. She currently lives in Greensboro, NC where she graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Class of 2023. Upon graduation, she  started her graduate program at University of North Carolina Greensboro, where she is pursuing her M.S in Athletic Training. As a student Senator for the MAATA, she  plans to advocate for students who are also pursuing their Masters in Athletic Training. Graduate school is hard enough as it is, she hopes to implement initiatives that help make it a little easier.

Teagan is from Fort Worth, Texas, and is a 2nd year Professional Master of Athletic Training Student at the University of South Carolina. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas where she earned her B.S. in Exercise Science. Currently, she serves as the Iota Tau Alpha Vice President at the University of South Carolina and is also a member of the South Carolina Athletic Training Student Association on campus. Teagan has vast clinical experiences in a variety of settings from the secondary level and NCAA Division I. She found her passion for athletic training in high school after being a part of her school’s sports medicine program. After graduation, her career goal is to work with collegiate or professional women’s soccer. As a Student Senator for South Carolina, Teagan is excited to network, advocate for students, and advance the profession of athletic training alongside peers and mentors.

Landon Murray is from Fort Mill, South Carolina. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a focus in Athletic Training from Limestone University, where he also had the privilege of playing collegiate basketball. Currently, he’s a first-year Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training student at the University of South Carolina. At USC, he holds the role of Co-Vice President in the Delta Iota chapter of Iota Tau Alpha - Athletic Training Honor Society and is an active member of the South Carolina Athletic Training Student Association. His  passion for athletic training was ignited by the two athletic trainers he had in high school and the dedicated professionals he encountered throughout his collegiate athletic career. He’s still exploring the various settings within the athletic training field that Ihemight want to pursue; however, one thing is certain: wherever his journey takes him, he’s dedicated to inspiring individuals, just as his mentors did for him. He’s thrilled to be part of the Student Senate, as it provides a platform to contribute to the advancement of athletic training, foster connections within the region, and advocate for the students and professionals of South Carolina.