Ashley Tropea is an Education Coordinator at O2X, based in Massachusetts, where she utilizes her extensive expertise in human performance, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal injury management to design and implement educational programs. In this role, she develops content and training aimed at helping tactical professionals enhance their performance, resilience, and recovery. Ashley excels at simplifying complex medical and performance concepts into practical, engaging materials, ensuring they can be easily applied by professionals across various industries to improve both their physical and mental well-being.Before transitioning to her role as an Education Coordinator, Ashley worked as an on-site Human Performance Specialist for O2X, where she directly supported industrial athletes in optimizing performance and reducing injury risks. This hands-on experience with tactical athletes has greatly influenced the educational programs she now creates. Prior to joining O2X, Ashley spent several years working as a state-licensed, nationally certified Athletic Trainer in both athletic and clinical settings. Notably, she spent five years as the primary athletic trainer at a high school, managing injury prevention and rehabilitation. She also collaborated with orthopedic surgeons in a hospital’s sports medicine department and rehabilitation clinics, gaining significant experience in musculoskeletal care.Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Bridgewater State University in 2015. She continued to expand her expertise in patient education, wound care, casting and bracing, and durable medical equipment application during her time in an orthopedic surgical clinic. Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Ashley is passionate about hiking with her dog, reading, and spending quality time with her friends and family. Her background in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and education allows her to continue impacting others’ well-being by providing valuable insights into performance and recovery.