Faculty

J’nai serves as the Program Director, a role that she's held since 2018. In addition to these duties, she also serves as the Clinical Manager of the Emory Sports Medicine Complex, supporting 8 sports medicine physicians, 13 clinical staff, including Athletic Trainers, and a Medical Assistant.

J’nai completed the Athletic Training Residency program in the Class of 2015, after which time, she was hired by Emory Orthopaedics to support Dr. Michael Gottschalk, a hand and upper extremity surgeon. She remained in that position for 2 years before being promoted to Clinic Lead of The Emory Sports Medicine clinic in Smyrna, GA. 

J’nai obtained her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Florida. She then went on to obtain her Master of Science in Education in Athletic Training from Old Dominion University. Prior to her time at Emory, J’nai worked as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 

Currently, J’nai volunteers as a member of the Residency and Fellowship Accreditation Council for the CAATE. She also serves as a assistant editor for Clinical Practice in Athletic Training. J'nai lives with her wife, Kristin, sons Langston and Harris, and dog Cal. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new restaurants, going to festivals, and travelling. 

Brian has served as the surgical athletic trainer to Dr. Sameh Labib, a foot and ankle surgeon since 2016. In the residency, he serves as a clinical mentor and leads the program's Emotional Intelligence Book Club.

He obtained his Bachelor degree at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008 and went on to the University of Central Florida for his graduate education. Prior to his time at Emory, Brian worked as both an assistant and head athletic trainer at Oglethorpe University. He began his professional career at Young Harris College and continued on to complete a graduate assistantship at UCF while pursuing his graduate degree.

In his free time, Brian enjoys traveling to experience unique outdoor landscapes. He also likes to push himself physically and mentally with hobbies such as hiking, biking, and bouldering. His favorite food is pizza and he loves to do it all with his wife, Laine.

Megan has served as the surgical athletic trainer to Dr. Kyle Hammond, a sports medicine surgeon since 2013. She completed the Emory Athletic Training Residency Program in the Class of 2013. She has remained a part of the residency program while working at Emory, programmatic support in the area of didactic curriculum delivery and development, as well as administrative support regarding maintenance of CAATE accreditation, achieving initial accreditation in 2015.

Prior to her time at Emory, Megan worked as an assistant athletic trainer at Indiana University for four years, covering swimming and diving. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Florida and went on to the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill for her graduate education. 

Megan volunteers as a manuscript reviewer for Clinical Practice in Athletic Training. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, watching movies, going to concerts and listening to live music. 

Kodi has served as the surgical athletic trainer to Dr. John Xerogeanes, a sports medicine surgeon, since 2024. She serves as a clinical mentor and completed the Athletic Training Residency Program at The Steadman Clinic in 2001.

Prior to her time at Emory, she worked as a surgical athletic trainer with Dr. Robert Karsch at University Orthopaedics and Premier Orthopaedics, where she worked for 20+ years.  She attended Mercyhurst University for her undergraduate education and ventured on to Georgia State University for her graduate education. 

In her free time, she enjoys participating alongside and volunteering for her sons’ extracurricular activities like sports and scouts. She also enjoys hiking, working out, and hanging out with her rescue mutt, Mack. Her favorite sports to watch are the ones that her sons play. 

Alyssa serves as the surgical athletic trainer to Dr. Spero Karas, a upper extremity and sports medicine surgeon. She completed the Emory Athletic Training Residency Program in the Class of 2026 and serves as a clinical mentor.

Alyssa graduated from The United States Sprots Academy with a Master of Sports Science in Exercise Science in 2023. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at the University of Akron in 2020. Prior to her time at Emory, she worked as the Athletic Trainer for Campus Recreation and Wellness at Auburn University for two years.

Brooke serves as a clinical athletic trainer at our Emory Orthopedics location in Dunwoody, where she supports multiple providers. Prior to that she was the surgical athletic trainer to Dr. Spero Karas, a upper extremity and sports medicine surgeon for nine years. Brooke completed the Emory Athletic Training Residency Program in the Class of 2019. Brooke serves as a clinical mentor who delivers and develops didactic curriculum including casting labs, the Crucial Conversations Book Club, and other lectures.

Brooke graduated from Georgia State University with a Master of Science in Sports Medicine in 2017, following two years served as a graduate assistant for Georgia State's athletic teams. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Georgia College & State University in 2015. 

In her free time, Brooke enjoys art, exploring Atlanta restaurants and bars with friends, family time, and hanging out with her dog Basil.