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Dawn Schisler, MEd, ATC completed her Masters of Health Education &Promotion at the University of Missouri where she provided coverage for their swimming & diving team. Prior to venturing to Mizzou, Dawn earned her undergraduate degree from Iowa State. She is most excited about the research and rotations associated with the Fellowship; she believes they will help her significantly along the road to her goal – becoming an athletic training educator. Dawn is an accomplished musician – plays several instruments and sings – and loves to cook and eat! New England seafood will be a great substitute for the steak and potatoes of her mid-west upbringing.

Sarah Philipp, ATC

2007-2008

Keith Belmore, MEd, ATC completed his masters of health education at the University of Missouri ; while in Missouri, Keith worked with their Division 1 football team, participating in Bowl games both years. He earned his undergraduate athletic training degree from Plymouth State University in his home state of New Hampshire . Keith loves to ski and is a big sports fan.  Athletic training is his life's work and he believes the Fellowship will give him a great start in his career.  Keith plans to return to Plymouth State this fall as an Assistant Athletic Trainer (head football).

Elizabeth Mierendorf, ATC graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May, 2007.  Liz is from Wisconsin but her love of travel has carried her many places including Costa Rica where she participated in a project to help save sea turtles.  After reading about the Fellowship, Liz says she felt drawn to it -- that it was just what she was supposed to do next.  Liz stays active running, playing Frisbee and just being outside. She will start acupuncture school this fall.

2006-2007 Fellows

Larnie Boquiren, ATC completed her Master of Science degree (sports medicine/athletic training) at the Arizona School of Health Sciences before starting the Fellowship. Larnie's undergraduate athletic training education was completed at the Cal-State Fullerton. Originally from the Philippines, Larnie was brought up in Southern California. She is currently teaching and working as an athletic trainer at a private school in Santa Monica, CA. 

Lindsay Labore, ATC recently completed her Bachelor of Science at Northeastern University in Boston. Lindsay also is excited about the multiple experiences the Fellowship offers and is thrilled to have received the fellowship despite the fact that it is in her hometown. Lindsay is the third fellow to hail from New Hampshire , but the first from Manchester -- in fact, during high school, Lindsay danced in a performance of the Nutcracker with our medical director, Jim Vailas.  She is preparing to attend PA school.

2005-2006 Fellows

Aaron Copeland, ATC recently graduated magna cum laude from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania where he was selected as the Outstanding Student Athletic Trainer for the 2005 graduating class. Aaron is originally from Pennsylvania , from a town he describes as being so small he has to drive 15 miles to get his mail.  He is currently working in Pennsylvania and will attend physician assistant school at the University of New England beginning in June, 2008.

Stephanie Gale, MEd, ATC completed her graduate study of athletic training at Plymouth (NH) State University in December 2004.  Stephanie came to New Hampshire from her hometown near Cleveland, Ohio after spending several years teaching at a private school in Florida .  Stephanie is currently working on a nurse-practitioner degree.

2004-2005 Fellows

 Eric Gattie, DPT, ATC, CSCS. Eric graduated (May, 2004) from Mercyhurst College in Erie , Pennsylvania where he was captain of the lacrosse team.  Eric is a New Hampshire native, born and brought up in Lebanon , NH .  Tamara Valovich, 1998-1999 Athletic Training Fellow, also did her undergraduate work at Mercyhurst College . He has recently completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Franklin Pierce University and works in Concord, NH. 

Genny Welch, MS, ATC. Genny Welch, MS, ATC completed her undergraduate work at the University of Evansville in Evansville , Indiana and did her graduate work at Ohio University .  Genny is currently employed as a certified athletic trainer for Cincinnati Sports Medicine in Cincinnati , Ohio.

2003-2004 Fellows:

Jennifer Nowak, ATC. Jenn is a native of Massachusetts . She received her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from the University of New Hampshire with honors in May of 2003.  Basketball, whether coaching or playing, is one of Jenn's favorite activities. She also enjoys camping. Jenn is currently working at South County PT and covering Milford High School .

Chandra Shirley, ATC. Chandra is from Minnesota . She graduated with a BS in Athletic Training (Second Major: Human Performance and Fitness) from North Dakota State University (with honors) in May of 2003. Chandra enjoys traveling. She is currently pursuing a physical therapy degree at the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse.

2002-2003 Fellows:

Kevin D. Horn, ATC. Kevin, a native of Oklahoma, received his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University-Stillwater in May of 2001. Kevin is currently a medical student in Florida.

Rebecca Scanlon-Begalle MS, ATC, PES. Becky is a 2002 graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo , NY - NHMI's second Canisius Alum.  She completed her master's degree at Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH and currently works as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY .

2001-2002

MacGregor Hall, MEd, ATC
A 2000 graduate of Ithaca College , Mac (and Patrick O'Sullivan below) was one of two fellows in 01-02.  Mac is currently in Australia pursuing a physiotherapy degree.

Patrick O'Sullivan, ATC
Patrick graduated from St. Bonaventure University in May of 2000. He is the Head Athletic Trainer at Bryant College in Rhode Island .

2000-2001 

Saori Hanaki, MS, ATC
A 2000 graduate of the University of Montana at Missoula and citizen of Japan, Saori was one of two fellows in 00-01.  Saori is currently a doctoral student at the University of Kentucky .

Heidi Pieper, ATC
Heidi graduated from the Minnesota State University at Mankato in May of 2000. At the conclusion of the fellowship, Heidi took a position as an orthopedic assistant/outreach athletic trainer in North Carolina .

1999-2000

Amy T. (Cayouette) Hollingworth, ATC
Amy, a 1999 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Ithaca College, was NHMI's 6th Athletic Training Fellow.  Amy was the first NH native to receive the Fellowship.  She is currently the Head Athletic Trainer at Trinity High School in Manchester, NH .

1998-1999

Tamara C. (Valovich) McLeod, PhD, ATC, CSCS
Tamara's undergraduate work was completed at Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1996. She then went on to the University of Colorado at Boulder for her Master's in Exercise Physiology and completed her doctoral degree at the University of Virginia.  She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa , AZ.

1997-1998

Carey A. Miller, MS, ATC
Carey earned her BS and MS in athletic training at California University of Pennsylvania. She is working in Pittsburgh as a clinic-outreach ATC.

1996-1997

Melissa (Reinemann) Manus, PA-C, ATC
Melissa earned her BS in athletic training at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY .  She completed her Physician Assistant education during the summer of 2002 is now working as an orthopedic surgery PA at Schenectady Regional Orthopedic Associates.

1995-1996

Michael J. Moran, MS, MBA, ATC
Michael earned his BS at Canisius College and his MS at the University of Pittsburgh . He is currently a HealthCare Consultant for AltaPartners in Cleveland. 

1994-1995

Rebecca (Lindsay) Choquette, ATC
Becca earned her BS at the University of Vermont where she returned to work upon completion of the fellowship.  She is now Assistant Head Athletic Trainer.