ATSU Faculty Research

About:

Dr. 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. An alumnus of the ATSU Doctor of Athletic Training (DAT) program, Dr. Harris brings a wealth of clinical experience to her department. Before arriving at 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 Preceptor to athletic training students. Nikki actively engages in professional service at all levels, formally serving as the NATA Career Advancement Committee (CAC) Chair, Co-Chair for the Educators Subgroup of the NATA AT Compensation Taskforce, the BOC Liaison to the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (ATRAC), Chair for the ATSU Arizona School for Health Sciences (ASHS) Diversity Enrichment in Education Committee, and NATA Executive Director Search Committee. Currently, she is a member of the CAATE Education Committee, NATA Executive Council for Education Social Determinants of Learning Workgroup, and the AATE Research Network. 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. Nikki currently resides in Orlando, FL with her husband Tim Harris Jr, son Timothy Harris III (Trey), daughter Tailor Harris, and dog Mama Harris.