Tennessee State University

Sash-Sha Collier, a veteran in sports medicine was named the Director of Student-Athlete Wellness at Tennessee State University in August of 2022. 
 
As the department’s Senior Women’s Administrator (SWA), Collier is the department’s liaison for mental health and wellness, gender equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), and NCAA governance issues while contributing to the University’s position on new NCAA legislation. In addition, Collier provides leadership as the sports administrator for the Tigerbelles and Flying Tigers’ Track and Field programs. 
 
Collier joined the Tennessee State Athletics team in July of 2020, after serving as an Athletic Trainer for the men’s and women’s tennis programs at her alma mater, the University of Alabama.

During undergrad, Collier completed clinical hours working with Alabama's gymnastics, baseball, women's basketball, and football teams, while also assisting a local high school. 

Collier acquired her master's degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Hawaii at Manoa while providing medical coverage to Sacred Hearts Academy, a local secondary school. She holds a bachelor's degree in athletic training from the University of Alabama.