Kelly Way, RN is the Registered Nurse for the Professional Athlete Care Team (PACT) clinic, where he plays a key role in managing the medical care of former athletes who return to the clinic for ongoing health support. His responsibilities include conducting intakes for The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) Brain & Body Assessment, documenting and reviewing lab results and medications, and participating in the exit interview to address any medical questions or concerns.
Clare Conwill, LMSW, MPH, is a Licensed Master Social Worker for the Center for Sport at Tulane University. Clare provides case management for the PACT clinic programs, assisting in implementing recommendations provided by the Brain and Body Assessment program for former players referred to the clinic by The Trust.
Derek Wiltz currently serves as Data Control Specialist at the Tulane Center for Sport. Derek assists in the research and collection of data for the Center for Sport, including programming related to the NFL PCF Healthy Body and Mind Screening, The Trust (powered by the NFLPA) Brain and Body / Milestone Wellness Assessment, and the Tulane University Center for Brain Health.
Dr. Jami Montagnino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Tulane School of Medicine. She enjoys treating a wide variety of sports and musculoskeletal conditions through a non-surgical and patient-centered approach. Her goal is to help all patients understand their condition through quality patient education so that they may work towards being as functional and active as possible.
Troy serves as a Psychometrist for the Center for Sport. Troy’s responsibilities include scoring and administering psychological testing batteries for the Center. This includes programming related to Tulane Athletics, the Trust Brain and Body Assessment and Tulane Center for Brain Health. As a Psychometrist, Troy has administered neurological and psycho educational batteries to all ages at Jefferson Neurobehavioral Group. He has tested and rehabilitated patients with autism spectrum disorder for three years at Spears Learning Center.
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.
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.
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.
