Garrard was promoted to the role of Corban University Head Athletic Trainer in the winter of 2022. She joined the Corban University staff in February 2009 as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. She has been a certified athletic trainer since 2005 and attained both an undergraduate and a graduate degree from Oregon State University. Garrard earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s in Exercise and Sport Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine in 2005 and 2011, respectively.
Prior to becoming a Warrior, Garrard worked at Linfield College during the 2007-2008 school year as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor.
Garrard has also spent time volunteering at the USA Track & Field National Championships, Olympic Trials, and World Championship events held in the state.
Married to her husband James, the couple has four daughters Lara, Thea, Renee, and Mariah.
Garrard enjoys singing, reading, running, and playing with her kids. She sings on the worship team at her church and sometimes, Garrard even sings the National Anthem at Warrior events. She currently resides in Salem.
