Board of Directors
2026 - 2027 BOARD MEMBERS
Becky Hendershot, President
Becky is the Lab Manager at Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Surgical Training and Education Center. She graduated from University of Central Florida with a BS in Biology and has pursued her passion for science ever since. With over a decade of experience in emergency veterinary medicine and sea turtle research, Becky fell in love with the Bioskills field in 2021. Now, her goals include growing the next generation of bioskills professionals and seeking to standardize best practices in this field.
Katherine Arner, Secretary
Katie Arner is an Anatomy Technologist at the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI) at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut. She holds a BS in Forensic Science and a MS in Investigations from the University of New Haven. Katie began her professional journey as a pathology intern at the Yale School of Medicine, where she discovered her passion for forensic pathology. Her experience spans a unique spectrum of life sciences, from working at the State of Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to contributing at a Connecticut fertility clinic, offering her a rare perspective on both the beginning and end of life. Today, she has found her place somewhere in between, specializing in anatomy and bioskills education. In addition to her work in the Bioskills lab at CESI, Katie is a certified Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor and manages CESI’s social media presence. Known for her enthusiasm, quick wit, and dedication to education, she is committed to sharing the vital impact of bioskills facilities and inspiring others through her work.
Jamie Decker, Treasurer
Jamie Decker is the founder of Experience Anatomy, a NC-based bioskills lab, and The Experience Anatomy Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing whole body donation for education and research. Her passion for anatomy began in high school and led her to train under Dr. Gunther von Hagens to extensively study anatomy, preservation, and dissection at Gubener Plastinate GmbH. With a background in academic lab supervision (EVMS) and teaching (CPCC), Jamie founded Experience Anatomy in 2016 to make high-quality, authentic-specimen training more accessible across medical, military, and academic sectors. Jamie is deeply committed to shaping the future of regulatory oversight in the anatomical education and tissue donation industries. Her work continues to drive innovation, integrity, and standardization in a rapidly evolving field.
Robin Bozarth, Board Member
Robin Bozarth is the Manager of Compliance and Quality Assurance for the Medical Education Research Institute (MERI). Robin has been with MERI since 2003. MERI is a nonprofit medical teaching and training school/bioskills lab in Memphis, TN. Robin holds an Associates of Applied Science Degree and is a licensed Funeral Director in the State of TN. She is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) through the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) since 2012.CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) certified as of February 2019. Robin has served in the healthcare industry for over twenty-five years. She is a professional member of many societies and involved in many community-based volunteer programs. Robin has been a member of ABLE for eleven years and will serve on the Board of Directors as Past President for 2022-2023 as an ex-officio member
Meghan Padgett, Board Member
Meghan Padgett is the Surgical Skills Lab Supervisor and Tissue Specialist at Advent Health Nicholson Center, specializing in improving patient care through education and innovation. With just over 20 years of clinical skills and animal welfare experience, Meghan brings her diligence and curiosity to the world of Bioskills.
Since breaking into the field of medical research, Meghan is driven by a passion for scientific discovery and a commitment to improving healthcare outcomes. She continues to support causes close to her heart by serving on several non-profit fundraising committees focused on wildlife conservation, public outreach, and community education. Meghan is focused on improving the standards and effectiveness of bioskills labs while also inspiring future generations of bioskills professionals, making her a powerful force for positive change in the industry.
Matthew McCracken, Board Member
Matthew McCracken is the Bioskills Cadaver Lab Manager at Integra LifeSciences in Plainsboro, NJ, where he oversees lab operations, specimen preparation, and safety compliance for surgical skills training programs. He came to Bioskills by way of funeral service, beginning as a removal technician in 2016 and earning his New Jersey Funeral Director license in 2018, and has been a member of the Middlesex & Somerset Funeral Directors Association ever since. Before Integra, he spent over five years as a Morgue Specialist at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School handling anatomical embalming and specimen preparation, and he served a three-year term on the Anatomical Services Committee of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists. His background in funeral service gives him a distinct perspective on specimen care and donor dignity, and he looks forward to advancing standards and best practices across the field.
Joe Leonard – Past President
Joe Leonard is a bright and vibrant 30-something hailing from the metropolis of Largo, Florida. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Joe started working in medical research as a part of FORE during undergrad. For the past 12 years, Joe has continued to work for FORE and FIVE Labs In 2019, Joe was, unfortunately, diagnosed with Stage III rectal cancer, which he successfully battled and overcame in 2020. Now, Joe continues with FIVE Labs as a Director of Facilities and Technology overseeing the coordination, logistics, and technologies of events and facilities in the FIVE Labs network. Joe lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife and daughter and enjoys traveling to distant lands and spending time around the Tampa Bay Area.