To meet the mission of the institute, four different areas of work have been identified:

1. Advocacy through policy development and advocate for resources
2. Education of key stakeholders such as parents, coaches, youth sports participants, and medical providers
3. Service by conducting free CPR and AED training for coaches, parents, athletes and administrators, conducting field based injury screen assessments, and conducting concussion baseline assessments
4. Research that is essential to accurately assess the unique needs of Montana

Team Members

Valerie Moody, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS 
Director MYSSI, University of Montana 

Mitch Willert, MS, LAT, ATC
University of Montana 

Dustin Burton, MBA, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Missoula Bone and Joint 

Paul Capp, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Missoula Bone and Joint 

Lexie Davis, MAT, LAT, ATC
Missoula Bone and Joint 

Taylor Manning, MAT, LAT, ATC
Bitterroot Health  

Chalynne Wisniewski, MAT, LAT, ATC
University of Montana 

Ryan Roche, MAT, LAT, ATC
Ortho Montana 

Lea Moose, MAT Student
University of Montana 

Leah Smith, MAT Student
University of Montana 

Sierra Macmillan, MAT Student
University of Montana