Charlton MHA, ATC, LAT, joined the Gwynedd Mercy University athletic training staff as an assistant in January 2022. She was elevated to the University Head Athletic Trainer in February 2024. Prior to her appointment with the Griffins, Charlton served as the head athletic trainer at St. Georges Technical High School (July – December, 2021) in Middletown, Delaware. At St. Georges Technical High School, she oversaw the treatment and care of all varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen teams, including basketball, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, soccer, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling.
A 2019 graduate of Temple University, Charlton earned a bachelor’s degree in athletic training while fulfilling her own student-athlete eligibility as a member of the Owls’ cheerleading team. She received her master's degree in business administration with a specialization in Healthcare Administration from Gwynedd Mercy University in 2024. Charlton also gained undergraduate experience rotating with various high schools across Philadelphia and New Jersey, as well as Temple University, Drexel University, and Chestnut Hill College. Following graduation, Charlton served as the athletic trainer for both the Temple cheerleading and dance teams during their journey to the 2021 Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals. She is a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) and the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society (PATS).
Charlton currently resides in the South Philly neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she is an active community member who passionately volunteers with Girls on the Run. Girls on The Run empowers young girls at a critical stage, strengthening their confidence and empowering them while emphasizing the important connection between physical and emotional health. Outside of the athletic training room Charlton can be found spending time with loved ones, running the Schuylkill River Trail, or cheering on any of Philadelphia’s sports teams.
