Faculty

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Program Director, Chair of Athletic Training Department Office Phone: 630-844-7841
Email: mbeard@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Orthopedic injury evaluation, injury prevention, running-related injuries Education: PhD, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
MS, Athletic Training, University of Kentucky
BS, Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Favorite thing about AU: "The practice and teaching of inclusivity of all individuals on campus and in the community."

Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Chair of Exercise Science, Coordinator of Pre-Nutrition Office Phone: 630-844-4625
Email: cestrada@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Transcranial direct current stimulation, neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training, exercise testing and prescription, biomechanical principles of sport and exercise Education: PhD, Health and Human Performance, Oklahoma State University
MS, Wellness Management-Exercise Science, The University of Central Oklahoma
BS, Exercise Science, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Favorite thing about AU: "The diversity and willingness to learn among our student population."

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training Office Phone: 630-844-5474
Email: jomattingly@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Orthopedic injury evaluation, therapeutic rehabilitation, communication and leadership, sport administration Education: MA, Sport Administration, Fresno Pacific University
BS, Athletic Training, Illinois State University Favorite thing about AU: "The extremely welcoming atmosphere and wonderful faculty and staff!"

Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science, Director of Strength and Conditioning Office Phone: 630-844-6848
Email: ctrudo@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Strength and conditioning, injury prevention, exercise technology, exercise testing and prescription, speed and agility Education: MSEd, Exercise Science, University of Dayton
BS, Fitness and Health Promotion, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "Prominent tradition for academic and athletic excellence."

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Clinical Education Coordinator Office Phone: 630-844-5653
Email: hzimmerman@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Emergency management and first aid, injury evaluation and therapeutic rehabilitation, clinical education, leadership in organizations Education: EdD, Leadership for Organizations, University of Dayton
MS, Sports Management, Northern Illinois University
BS, Athletic Training, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "Beating BU!"