Diversity

Photo of Zach Lewis, Black History Month
February 10, 2025 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys. For Colorado Athletic Trainers' Association Finance...
Photo of Natalie Trotter, Black History Month
January 31, 2025 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of Black History Month in February, NATA Now is highlighting some of our Black leaders at the state, district and national levels as they share insight into their volunteer journeys. After observing her high school coach’s son work as an...
New Awards Honor EDAC’s Pioneers
December 19, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
In 2024, the NATA Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee announced the creation of four national awards, in addition to its existing Bill Chisolm Professional Service Award for athletic trainers who are NATA members nominated in good standing and non-...
NATA News Annual Report
December 3, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
The NATA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access Council is made up of individuals with one goal – to develop and recommend efforts ensuring the implementation and integration of NATA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) commitments...
Photo of Annaliese Andersen, National Native American Heritage Month
November 18, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month in November, NATA Now is highlighting some of NATA’s Native/Indigenous American members and their impact on the athletic training profession. Mentorship can have a lifelong effect on a person’s...
Photo of Christina Scherr, National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 7, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month , Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys. What started as an extracurricular activity for...
Photo of Kenny Wilka, National Hispanic Heritage Month
October 1, 2024 by Lydia Hicks
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month , Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys. Drawn to the profession because of his deep...