About
Nicole Wilkins currently serves as the coordinator of athletic training and Chapman clinical assistant professor at The University of Tulsa athletic training program. Wilkins received her bachelor’s of science degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas-San Antonio, her master’s of science in kinesiology from the University of Arkansas, and her doctor of education degree from the University of St. Augustine. Wilkins holds several leadership positions at the state, district, and national levels in the profession of athletic training to include currently serving as the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association treasurer and a mentor for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Student Leadership Committee.
Wilkins currently lives in Tulsa with her husband, Chris, and their dog, Oliver.
Awards and Honor
Oxley College of Health Sciences Excellence in Advising & Mentoring Award 2022
Education
- Ed.D., University of St. Augustine
Dissertation: “Examination of Athletic Trainer’s Perceptions on Mentoring Relationships” - M.S., University of Arkansas
- B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio
Research interests and areas of expertise
- Psychosocial issues in health care
- Leadership and mentoring best practices
- Interprofessional and collaborative practice
- The impact of ACES and the social determinants of health in athletic health care, specifically related to concussion diagnosis and treatment