Meredith N Decker

Dr. Meredith N Decker is a Clinical Associate Professor in Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), affiliated with the College of Nursing and Health Innovation. She holds multiple roles including Athletic Trainer at UTA Health Services and Clinical Education Coordinator. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Kinesiology (2020) from UTA, an MS in Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training (2013) from Kent State University, and a BS in Athletic Training (2011) from California University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on athletic training, sports medicine, and healthcare equity, particularly addressing LGBTQIA+ inclusion, concussion management, and implicit bias. Notable awards include the Christine M Bonci Award (2024) and the James Dodson New Horizon Award (2022). She advises doctoral students like Jessica Garcia and Samuel Lauman.

Teaching spans courses in clinical athletic training, functional anatomy, and therapeutic interventions. Her service includes roles in LGBTQ+ advisory committees for NATA and SWATA, CAATE accreditation reviews, and community outreach with organizations like Mission Arlington. She actively presents on diversity in healthcare and patient-centered care strategies.