Kristen Bailey was appointed Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) in December 2020, replacing Dennis Leighton, who had served in the capacity for over 24 years.
She has been back at her alma mater as a faculty member since 2006, and is now an Associate Clinical Professor of Athletic Training in the Department of Exercise and Sport Performance. Bailey was also an Assistant Athletic Trainer for her first seven years (2006-13).
A 2002 graduate from the University with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, Bailey (formerly Swallow) played four years of softball for the Nor'easters before heading to California University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her master's degree in 2003. While at CUP, she was Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Washington & Jefferson College in Pennsylvania [NCAA III].
Following graduate school, Bailey spent two years (2003-05) as Head Athletic Trainer and Instructor of Athletic Training at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. She then returned to her home state to work as an Athletic Trainer and Rehabilitation Aide at Saco Bay Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy in Standish. During that time, she also served as Head Athletic Trainer at Bonny Eagle High School.
The Oakfield, Maine native now lives in Lyman with her husband, Mitch, and their two children, Kenny and Addy.
(updated July 2023)
