KEYNOTE
SPEAKER
CHRIS NOWINSKI
Chris Nowinski is co-founder and executive
director of the Sports Legacy Institute, a
non-profit organization dedicated to solving
the sports concussion crisis through
education, policy, and research. Chris’
interest in brain trauma stems from
personal experience.
An All-Ivy defensive tackle for the Harvard University
football team, after graduation he began working for the life
sciences consulting firm Trinity Partners, LLC. While there
he decided to explore his passion for professional wrestling
and enrolled in wrestling school at night. Eighteen months
later, in 2002, he debuted on WWE’s flagship program
Monday Night RAW.
Chris suffered a serious concussion in June of 2003, but due
to a lack of understanding, was not honest about his
symptoms and continued to wrestle and work out for five
weeks while symptomatic. He developed post-concussion
syndrome and was forced to retire. Chris realized that this
lack of awareness among athletes, coaches, and even
medical professionals not only cost him his career, but also
threatened the health and well-being of athletes of all ages.
For full bio, go to www.chrisnowinski.com.
CONFERENCE
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
CREDIT
Social Workers: This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee
Chapter NASWTN2015-0011 for 4.0 continuing education units.
Case Manager: This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to
provide continuing education credits to Certified Case Managers (CCMs).
Speech-Language Pathologists: The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is approved by the Continuing
Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing
education activities in speech-language-pathology and audiology. This course is offered for 4.5 ASHA CEUs,
intermediate level; professional area. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course
content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Physical Therapists: This course has been approved for .4 CEUs (4 contact hours) by the Tennessee
Physical Therapy Association. TPTA Approval #6053.
Pending approval for 4 CEUs: Occupational Therapists, Rehab Counselors, Recreation Therapists.
Certified Brain Injury Specialists: Eligible for 4.0 CEUs.
Financial Disclosures:
Nowinski: Mr. Nowinski is the co-founder and executive director of the Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), from
which he receives a salary. Nowinski also serves on the NFL Players Association Mackey-White TBI Research
Committee and is a frequent paid speaker on various aspects of brain trauma.
Urban: Dr. Urbin is on the faculty at East Tennessee State University and receives a salary for his position as
an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine.
King: Dr. King is on the faculty at the University of Tennessee and receives a salary for her position as an
Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology.
Malawey: Dr. Malawey is the owner of Therapy in Motion, Inc., an orthopedic and neurological practice.
Finnegan: Ms. Finnegan is a music therapist at TriStar Centennial – Parthenon Pavilion, for which she receives
Non-Financial
Disclosures:
a salary.
Mr. Nowinski, Dr. Urbin, Dr. King, Dr. Malawey, and Ms. Finnegan have no non-financial relationships to disclose.
SPEAKERS
Christine Finnegan, MS, is a Music Therapist in the
Adjunctive Therapy Department at Centennial Medical
Center.
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Cindy Gardner, JD, is a Partner at the Special Needs
Law Center of Maurer & Gardner, PLLC.
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Tana Hall, M.Ed., LPC, is the Family Counselor for the
Brain Injury Program at Shepherd Center in Atlanta.
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Kristin King, Ph.D., CCC-SLLP, is an Assistant
Professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech
Pathology and an Adjunct professor in the Department
of Orthodontics at the University of Tennessee Health
Science Center.
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Cindy Malawey, DPT, is the co-owner and clinician of
Therapy in Motion Inc., an orthopedic and neurological
practice, in Brentwood, TN.
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Mike Malawey, DPT, is the co-owner and clinician of
Therapy in Motion Inc., an orthopedic and neurological
practice in Brentwood, TN.
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Tim Urbin, Ph.D., MBA, is an Assistant Professor and
Clinical Psychologist at East Tennessee State
University’s Quillen College of Medicine.
SCHEDULE
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CONFERENCE
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MARCH 17, 2015
State: _______
Lunch order (choose 1): * all menu options are served with chips and drink
 Roast Beef and Cheddar Sandwich
 Roasted Vegetable Club Sandwich
 Grilled Tuscan Chicken Breast Sandwich
 Bistro Salad (w/ chicken and bacon)
 Bistro Salad (without chicken and bacon)
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Track (choose 1 track) and Price:
 Professional/medical track (for medical professionals/students)
 Early-bird rate (on or before Feb. 28): $150 (Students: $50)
Rate on March 1 and after: $175 (Students: $75)
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Please mail payment and registration form to:
Brain Injury Association of Tennessee
955 Woodland St.
Nashville, TN 37206
* Survivors/caregivers can call 1-800-882-0611 to request scholarship info
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 Survivor/caregiver track (for survivors, caregivers, family/friends)
Early-bird rate (on or before Feb. 28): $30
Rate on March 1 and after: $45
Payment: Check only via mail, submit with this form. Registration also available online at www.braininjurytn.org.
Zip: __________
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