
Denise Fandel is an alumnus and former Head Athletic Trainer at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO). Denise’s ground-breaking achievements as a clinician, volunteer, and later CEO of the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) have paved the way for many professionals to become successful. She has always been a champion for quality continuing professional development for athletic trainers. To honor her contributions to the UNO Athletic Training Program and the profession of athletic training, we have created this opportunity for our program to provide additional professional development opportunities for our students, preceptors, alumni, and the athletic training profession.
Upcoming Lectures
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 8:30-10:00am CST
| Kate Jochimsen, Ph.D., ATC | |
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Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School Title: Moving Towards Whole-Person Healthcare: Addressing the Mind-Body Connection in Rehabilitation Pre-Registration Required - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2025-denise-fandel-distinguished-lecture-tickets-1730969298769?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Previous Lectures
Fall 2024
| Kellie C. Huxel Bliven, Ph.D., ATC, FNAP | |
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Professor and Chair - Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Title: An Evidence-Based Approach to Evaluating and Treating Shoulder Conditions
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Spring 2024
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Associate Professor, Old Dominion University Unlocking and Earning Your Potential: The Art and Science of Salary Negotiation for Athletic Trainers
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| Julie Cavallario, Ph.D., ATC | |
Fall 2023
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Director of Athlete Health and Performance & Lead Biomechanist - OGX Softball Planting Seeds for Patient Self-Advocacy in Youth Female Athletes |
| Laura McDonald, Ph.D., ATC, CSCS | |
Spring 2023
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Fairfax County Police Department Providing Athletic Training Services in First Responder Settings |
| Anna Sedory, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS | |
Fall 2022
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University of Georgia Driving After Concussion: Making the Case for Evidence-Based Recommendations |
| Julianne Schmidt, Ph.D., ATC | |
Spring 2022
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Structure and Function Education Bridging the Gap from Rehab to Performance |
| Sue Falsone, PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, L-AT, CSCS*D, COMT, RYT | |





