Heather Hudson is the Director of Athletic Training Program and Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences at Baylor University. Dr. Hudson earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Mars Hill College, her Master of Sport and Exercise Science from West Texas A & M University, and Doctorate of Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University. Dr. Hudson is a board certified and licensed athletic training through the Board of Certification. She has been in higher education for over 20; teaching and providing patient-care at a variety of Universities. Her current research interests lie within interprofessional education, spirituality in healthcare, psychological safety, and retention.