Bio

Randi Christensen has been a part of the Dakota Wesleyan athletic training staff since the fall of 2005. She served as the graduate assistant athletic trainer from 2005-07 before becoming full-time in the fall of 2007. Christensen serves as the Director of Athletic Training Services and is an assistant professor in the athletic training major and exercise science in the Donna Starr Christen College of Healthcare Fitness & Science. Her primary athletic training coverage responsibilities include volleyball and women’s basketball as well as administrative duties for the athletic training department. 

Christensen graduated from South Dakota State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training and minors in nutrition and health education. She became a certified athletic trainer in April 2002. She earned a Master of Arts degree from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2007.

Before coming to Dakota Wesleyan, Christensen spent one year at Si Tanka University where she covered Huron High School athletic teams. From 2003-05 she was employed at University Physical Therapy in Mitchell.

Christensen is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association and the South Dakota Athletic Trainers’ Association. She is also an instructor for the American Heart Association in first aid, CPR, AED and Basic Life Support skills.

Christensen and her husband, Charlie, live with their three children in White Lake.