Dr. Sara Nottingham is a Professor and the Director of the Athletic Training Program at the University of New Mexico. She completed her undergraduate degree at Chapman University, Master’s Degree at the University of Oregon, and her Doctorate at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. 

Dr. Nottingham has published over 50 research studies on clinical education, faculty development, mentoring, and documentation practices in athletic training using qualitative and mixed methods designs. She is currently a member of the NATA Foundation Research Committee and has served as Chair of the NATA Education Advancement Committee, Co-Chair of the NATA Foundation Faculty Mentor program, and member of the NATA Executive Council for Education.