She completed her MS and PhD in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Athletic Training at Temple University. Research efforts include sport concussion, sexual harassment in athletic training education, and athletic training programmatic assessment. Dr. Mansell serves as the treasurer for the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society and is a member of the Ethnic Diversity, Free Communications and Corporate Sponsorship committees. She is also a CAATE site visitor and a mentor for the National Athletic Trainers' Association Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee.