President

Rebecca (Becky) Clifton, MS, LAT, ATC, CKTP

bcliftonatc@gmail.com

Floyd Central High School

The President position is a two-year term and  serves as the leader and chief spokesperson for the IATA.

Becky is the head athletic trainer at Floyd Central High School, in Floyds Knobs, IN. She also teaches at and is a preceptor for Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY.  She has served the IATA in various ways since the 1990's.  Becky graduated from Indiana State University and then Indiana University with degrees emphasizing Athletic Training.  She was certified in 1988, and has experience at the Division I level, high school, international, and with parasports.  She is accompanied by her faithful companion Ziva, the service dog. and, in her spare time she enjoys time with friends, walks with Ziva, cycling, reading and listening to music.

President Elect

Jenny Deranek, PhD, LAT, ATC

jderanek612@gmail.com

Indiana University South  Bend/Beacon Health System

 Jenny Deranek is currently an Assistant Dean of Health Sciences at Indiana University South Bend, serving a myriad of health professional programs.  She puts her skills as an athletic trainer to use on a daily basis including adaptability, critical thinking, compassion, and forward-thinking.  In addition to being an educator, she is a PRN athletic trainer with Beacon Health System and provides care at local high school, collegiate, and community events. Jenny has been serving the IATA in the role of Secretary since 2020 and is excited to step into the President-Elect role.  Outside of these roles, Jenny enjoys cheering on her kids and husband, exercising, and attending Dave Matthews Band concerts.