Audra K. Fraser, M.S.
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Background
Ms. Audra Fraser holds an M.S. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science from California State University Long Beach and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of California Davis. Her thesis research focused on analyzing player data in professional soccer players to improve periodized training models.
Ms. Fraser is a seasoned human factors and biomechanics consultant with a decade of consulting experience executing analytical investigations for litigation and non-litigation projects in many domains, including sports, fitness, and health, recreational and amusement parks, entertainment venues, hospitality, and occupational settings.
Leveraging a kinesiology education coupled with experience in human factors, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, and athletic training, her expertise includes human factors, ergonomics, biomechanics, and sports science, with a focus on human movement and human performance, product safety and warnings, training and behavior, risk communication, decision-making, accessibility, and reasonable accommodations. She has also utilized large-scale incident and injury databases to analyze human behavior with respect to product usage, accident modes, injury patterns, and risk. Ms. Fraser has worked with many different clientele, including attorneys, government researchers, insurance companies, manufacturers, amusement park operators, and collegiate and professional athletes.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Fraser implemented strength and conditioning training programs for professional race car drivers and served as the Movement Science Laboratory Manager at California State University Long Beach, coordinating research projects and managing lab operations.
Education and Certifications
- Kinesiology (Exercise Science), M.S.: California State University Long Beach (2017)
- Psychology, B.S.: University of California Davis (2013)
- Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT; 2019-2025)
- CPR/AED/First Aid (2018-2020)
Associations and Memberships
- ASTM F08 Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
- ASTM F15 Consumer Products
- ASTM F24 Amusement Rides and Devices
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- Sports Tech Research Network (STRN)
Publications
- Campbell, J.L., Hoekstra-Atwood, L., Fraser, A., Monk, C., Brown, J.L., Lee, J., Lichty, M.G., Prendez, D.M., et al. (2025). Human factors guidelines for road systems. Third Edition (NCHRP Report 1148). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
- Campbell, J.L., Hoekstra-Atwood, L., Fraser, A., Monk, C., Potts, I., and Torbic, D. (2025). Development of the human factors guidelines for road systems. Third Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
- Campbell, J.L., Hoekstra-Atwood, L., Monk, C., Fraser, A., Torbic, D., and Potts, I. (2024). Diagnostic assessment and countermeasure selection: A toolbox for traffic safety practitioners. (NCHRP Report 1111) Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/27890.
- Manser, M., Campbell, J., Fincannon, T., Krake, A., Hoekstra-Atwood, L., Crump, C., and Wu, L. (2023). Role of system status information in the development of trust and mental models in automated driving systems. 27th International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Paper 23-0342-W.