Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz
Kelsey M. Rynkiewicz
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training / Athletic Trainer
- Doctor of Philosophy (Kinesiology), University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., 2023
- Master of Science (Kinesiology), University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn., 2018
- Master of Science (Healthcare Administration), King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 2018
- Bachelor of Science (Athletic Training), King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 2016
Prior to coming to Springfield, Kelsey Rynkiewicz worked at Eastern Connecticut State University from 2016-2022 while completing her graduate work at University of Connecticut. In addition to her graduate degrees, Rynkiewicz earned graduate certificates in college instruction, public health, and healthcare innovation. At Eastern Connecticut State University, she worked with the 2022 Division III national champion baseball team.
Rynkiewicz is passionate about sports medicine and educating the public on the vital role athletic trainers play in the health care system. She serves on a number of professional committees. Her dissertation has focused on longitudinally investigating work-family conflict and work-family guilt among collegiate athletic trainers.
Courses Taught
- AEXS 101: Introduction to Exercise Science
- AEXS 284: On-Campus Practicum
Certifications and Memberships
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Licensed Athletic Trainer, Massachusetts
- Licensed Athletic Trainer, Connecticut
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Emergency Medical Technician, Pennsylvania (EMT)
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Committee/Organization Work:
- National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Connection and Engagement Committee (CEC) District I Representative
- NATA District I Public Relations Committee Chair & Social Media Coordinator
- Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association (EATA) Public Relations Committee, LinkedIn Account Manager
Selected Works
Presentations
- Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM. Job resignations during the COVID-19 pandemic among NCAA collegiate athletic trainers. Free Communications poster presentation at: NATA 74th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2023; Indianapolis, IN.
- Guyer MS, Barnum MG, Rynkiewicz KM. Leadership for change: Skills for quality improvement and organizational needs. Presentation at: NATA 74th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2023; Indianapolis, IN.
- Guyer MS, Rynkiewicz KM, Barnum MG. Addressing organizational needs and quality improvement. Presentation at: Northern New England Athletic Trainers’ Conference; June 2023; West Lebanon, NH.
- Guyer MS, Barnum MG, Rynkiewicz KM. Utilizing effective leadership styles in addressing organizational needs and quality improvement. Workshop presentation at: EATA 75th Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium; January 2023; Boston, MA.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM. Differences in work-family conflict and work-family guilt based on employment factors of collegiate athletic trainers. Free Communications oral presentation at: NATA 73rd Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2022.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM, Eason CM. Work-family conflict among athletic trainers who are parents in the collegiate and secondary school settings. Free Communications poster presentation at: NATA Virtual 71st Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2020.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Eason CM, Mazerolle SM. Work-family guilt in collegiate athletic trainers. Free Communications oral presentation at: NATA 70st Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2019; Las Vegas, NV.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Adams WM, Scarneo SE, Stearns RL, Casa DJ. Implementation of concussion policies in secondary school athletics. Free Communications thematic poster presentation at: NATA 68th Clinical Symposia & AT Expo; June 2017; Houston, TX.
Publications
- Kelley TF, Higgins M, Latta M, Rynkiewicz KM. Educating Nursing and Healthcare Professionals to Create Sustainable Change through Innovation Education. Journal of Nursing Education. In press.
- Singe SS, Cairns A, Rynkiewicz KM, Eason CM. Examining professional identity among collegiate athletic trainers and its relationship with work-family conflict. Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2023;21(3).
- Singe SM, Rodriguez M, Cairns A, Eason CM, Rynkiewicz KM. Work-family conflict and family role performance among collegiate athletic trainers. Journal of Athletic Training. 2023;58(4):381-386.
- Jones N, Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM. The impact of COVID-19 on the work-life balance of collegiate athletic trainers. International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training. 2022;27(6):286-292.
- Singe SM, Rynkiewicz KM, Eason CM. A parental perspective work-life balance and guilt in collegiate athletic trainers: A descriptive qualitative design. Journal of Athletic Training. 2022;57(3):255-263.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM, Eason CM. Athletic trainers’ use of support systems for balancing roles as an athletic trainer and parent. Journal of Athletic Training. 2022;57(3):282-290.
- Rynkiewicz KM, Eason CM, Singe SM. Collegiate athletic trainers' experiences with work-family conflict and work-family guilt based upon organizational factors. Journal of Athletic Training. 2022;57(3):240-247.
- Eason CM, Rynkiewicz KM, Singe SM. Work-family guilt: The perspective of secondary school athletic trainers with children. Journal of Athletic Training. 2021;56(3):234-242.
- Singe SM, Sheldon L, Rynkiewicz K, Manning C, Filep E, Zuk E, Hargrave C. Mentorship experiences of doctoral students: Understanding desired attributes of doctoral student mentors. Internal Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2021;19(1):1-9.
- Singe SM, Rynkiewicz KM, Eason CM. Work-family conflict of collegiate and secondary school athletic trainers who are parents. Journal of Athletic Training. 2020;55(11):1153-1159.
