Leadership

Committees:

Communications Committee

Honors & Awards Committee

Biography:

Holly Schmies is a professor in the School of Health Sciences and the Program Director for the Master of Science – Athletic Training Program at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.  She has worked in various roles during her tenure at UWSP including Associate Dean of the School of Physical Education and Athletic Training, Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Trainer.   

Holly served as Secretary for the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers’ Association (2004-2010), the Chair of the Student Affairs Committee (2009-2014), and the co-chair of the Continuing Education Committee (2014-2023).  She also serves as a site visitor for the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and on various committees at UWSP related to academic affairs and research.  

Holly’s professional interests include curriculum design, faculty development, and being an advocate for students and the athletic training profession.  In her free time, she loves to be outdoors, be active, cook, and spend time with her family and friends.