Dr. Leslie Rippon is an associate professor in the Seton Hall University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) in the School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS), where she has taught since 2016. She obtained her master’s degree in athletic training and a PhD in Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University. Her excellence in the classroom is evidenced by receiving the Interprofessional Educator of the Year Award in Health Sciences Education in 2022 and the Excellence in Innovation and Teaching Award in Health Sciences Education in 2024. Dr. Rippon also received the School of Medical Sciences Researcher of The Year award in 2024. Her research interests include programmatic outcomes, interprofessional education, and virtual world learning environments. In addition to her teaching and research agenda, Dr. Rippon is actively serving the profession. She is a NATA Foundation Educational Resource Committee member and a reviewer for the Athletic Training Education Journal.