Leamor Kahanov

Leamor Kahanov, EdD, ATC, LAT, is the provost of SUNY Oneonta. She previously served as dean of the College of Health Sciences and Education at Misericordia University. Kahanov has also served as the assistant dean of interprofessional education at Indiana State University and as the graduate and undergraduate athletic training program director at San José State University.

Kahanov earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and athletic training from Indiana University; a master’s degree in exercise and sports sciences from the University of Arizona; and a doctorate in education, curriculum, and instruction from the University of San Francisco. She has authored or coauthored more than 80 articles published in peer-reviewed journals as well as 120 professional presentations.

Ellen K. Payne, PhD, LAT, ATC, EMT, is an assistant professor at Moravian College, teaching in the doctor of athletic training program, the master of science in athletic training program, and the undergraduate rehabilitation sciences program. Her previous experience includes teaching athletic training at Radford University and serving as the clinical education coordinator at Marywood University. Prior to becoming an educator, Payne spent six years teaching high school and practicing as an athletic trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Clinically, she has worked with all levels of athletes, from youth sports to professional soccer. In the winter of 2019 she traveled to Spain with the U.S. Paralympic Alpine Ski Team to serve as their athletic trainer during World Cup racing. Payne is also an EMT with Bethlehem Township EMS and a member of the National Ski Patrol. Ellen's research interests include prehospital emergency care, athletic training education, and concussion education. She has authored more than 50 articles and presentations. She currently serves as an assistant editor for the Athletic Training Education Journal and is the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) secretary.