Back to Speakers

Nikki Harris, EdS, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Nikki Harris, EdS, DAT, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Nicolette “Nikki” Harris serves as an Associate Professor and the Director of Student Recruitment for the Department of Athletic Training at A.T. Still University (ATSU). An alumnus of the ATSU Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, Dr. Harris brings a wealth of clinical experience to her department. Prior to arriving to ATSU in 2021, she spent 6 years as the Coordinator for Athletic Training Services for Florida International University (FIU) where she worked to mature the healthcare services provided to both FIU students and campus recreation participants. In addition, she served 3 years as the Head Athletic Trainer at Miami Booker T. Washington Senior High School providing care to secondary school athletes during their pursuit of 4 State Championship Titles. In addition to her clinical practice, she has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Preceptor to athletic training students. 

Nikki actively engages in professional service at all levels, currently sitting as the National Athletic Trainers' Association Career Advancement Committee (CAC) Chair, Co-Chair for the Educators Subgroup of the NATA Athletic Training Compensation Taskforce, the Board of Certification (BOC) Liaison to the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (ATRAC), the Chair for the ATSU Arizona School for Health Sciences Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee (DEEC) as well as a member of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Education Committee. Dr. Harris values the effects of research on practice and education and has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of the athletic training profession through her scholarly work.

Content Where I Am Featured

Sort By
Search by Favorites
Search by Keyword

  • Leveraging Professional Values and Goals to Propel Career Advancement in Athletic Training
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The purpose of this session is to equip ATs with the skills to set actionable career advancement goals and articulate those goals to current or future employers. By defining and understanding one's own professional goals and assets, ATs of all experience levels can develop a stronger sense of identity within the AT profession. This professional identity can boost the AT's self-confidence and empower them to take on advanced roles within their organizations. Also, when ATs understand and align their professional values with their work, they are better equipped to contribute to the goals of their organizations which could lead to enhanced job performance, satisfaction, and retention, ultimately benefiting the employee, the employer, and the individuals they serve.