Michaela Keener joined the University of Kentucky in June 2019 as the Equestrian Athlete Initiative Research Administrative Coordinator while completing her PhD in Rehabilitation & Health Sciences. She recently completed her PhD and joined the Department of Athletic Training & Clinical Nutrition as an Assistant Professor. Michaela's work incorporates wearable and interactive technology to evaluate equestrian health and inform practice and rehabilitation. Michaela also emphasizes social innovation and community-driven research to expand equestrian health and performance studies. She aims to improve equestrian athletes' quality of life and safety through inclusive and impact-oriented research initiatives.