Ashley Thrasher is an Associate Professor and Athletic Training Program Director at Western Carolina University. Ashley's clinical specialties are therapeutic interventions, shoulder, hip, biomechanics, and emergency care. Her research interests are in professional socialization, transition to practice, and therapeutic interventions. She serves on the NATA Executive Council for Education, MAATA Research and Grants Committee, NCATA Professional Development Committee, ATEJ Associate Editor, and CAATE Peer Reviewer.