Renee is a Speech-Language Pathologist who serves former players referred to the Professional Athlete Care Team Clinic (PACT) by providing cognitive-communication evaluations, education and follow-up care. Renee has more than 20 years of experience as a medical Speech Pathologist in the New Orleans area and specializes in treating cognitive and communication impairments that are a result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurologic disease.
Rupert Barshop is a data and research scientist currently serving as the Data Control Specialist at the Tulane Center for Sport.
Dr. Lawrence has actively explored the mind, body, spirit connection for over thirty years – first as an ordained clergywoman, then as a licensed clinical social worker, and more recently as a mind-body medicine practitioner and program developer. Her interest and expertise lie in creating complementary healthcare within conventional medical settings.
Cheryl Abana-Emmer is a Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor and Certified Case Manager for the Tulane University Center for Brain Health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of New Orleans in 2008 and Master of Health Sciences in Rehabilitation Counseling from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2011. Currently, she is pursuing her Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport.
Camilo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics, currently serving as Research Director for the Center for Sport and the Center for Brain Health at Tulane University School of Medicine. In this position, he fronts the Centers’ efforts to build, expand, and strengthen its research portfolio, as well as oversees all research-related operations across all divisions.
As the Sports Law Program Manager for the Center for Sport, Eric is responsible for coordinating academic, research, student, and community activities, including the coordination and implementation of the Tulane Sports Executives Club, the Center for Sport Speaker series, Sports Law competitions, educational development, career services opportunities, and other events for the Center’s overall mission.
Michael Sandoz, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, is a Registered Dietitian from Mandeville, Louisiana who graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences. He earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science from Lipscomb University in 2014. Michael is also a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) through the National Certification Board for Diabetes. Previous to joining the Center for Sport, he worked as an outpatient dietitian for five years at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, Louisiana.
Whitney Ruse serves as Program Manager for the NFL Player Care Foundation Healthy Body and Mind screening program. Prior to this role, Whitney served as Executive Secretary to Dr. Gregory Stewart. She continues to assist in the coordination of activities within the Center and is vital to the day-to-day operations of our leadership and clinical staff.
Whitney received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Georgia Southern University in 2015.
Brad Anderson is a certified athletic trainer and care manager for The Trust (powered by the NFLPA) with the Professional Athlete Care Team at the Tulane University School of Medicine. Brad assists former NFL players with their access to necessary medical services during Brain and Body Assessments and Milestone Wellness Assessments.
Lane serves as the accountant for the Center for Sport, performing day-to-day accounting duties, budgeting and forecasting fiscal year activity, and management of all financial data. Prior to her role at the Center for Sport, Lane worked in the Tulane Advancement Office for the School of Medicine where she assisted development officers in major gift fundraising. Lane was born in New Orleans and raised in Mandeville. She graduated from LSU with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and received her Master of Business Administration from Tulane University.
