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."

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Chair of Exercise Science, Coordinator of Health and Wellness 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!"