California Athletic Trainers' Association

As Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to the 8 amazing athletic trainers who shared their stories with us. ?? It was truly an honor to connect with you, learn more about you, and amplify your voices and experiences. Your contributions continue to inspire and enrich our community! A big thank you to everyone who followed along, supported, and took the time to learn more about these incredible members. Together, we celebrate the diversity and strength of our athletic training family! ?? We look forward to the opportunity to connect in person during the 2025 CATA Annual Symposium in Anaheim on March 1 & 2 ?? #ThankYou #HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritageMonth #AthleticTrainers #CelebrateDiversity

Wrapping up our Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlights is Omar Partida, MS, ATC! Omar is representing Mexico, where both of his parents are from. Omar is a proud graduate of Fresno State's athletic training program and has been certified since 2017. Omar went on to receive his Master's in Exercise Science from Concordia University Chicago in 2019. This was a unique online program facilitated through a Graduate Assistantship from Athleticare Sports Health Foundation in St. Louis, Missouri. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Omar and how he mentors student-athletes from the same community he grew up in! It was also great to learn how he views music as the perfect medium for connecting people together. Slide through the post to read more about Omar's background and interests! Thank you Omar for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our athletic training community!

Rounding out our Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlights rolling is Melissa Ramos, MS, ATC! Melissa is representing Mexico, where both sides of her family are from. Melissa's educational journey began with an Associate's Degree at Glendale Community College. She then transferred to Cal State LA where she received her Bachelor's in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise in 2019. Melissa went on to attend California Baptist University's Master's athletic training program and has been certified since 2021. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Melissa and how she uses Spanish music as a way to hype up the men's soccer team on game days and to also honor her late-husband. Additionally, it was fun to learn how she satisfied her spicy cravings during her pregnancy with her Grandma Tina's dishes, but how anti-spice her son turned out to be! Slide through the post to read more about Melissa's background and interests! Thank you Melissa for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our athletic training community!

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to celebrate, amplify, and reflect on the cultural contributions and history of Indigenous people in the United States. We are shining a light on Indigenous voices today and year-round—as well as remembering why this day is so important.? ? #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Indigenous #IndigenousCommunity #Native #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousCulture #IndigenousHistory #NativeAmerican

Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month is wrapping up, but we aren't done with our spotlights yet! Our next spotlight is highlighting Monica Islas, ATC! Monica is representing Mexico, where both sides of her family are from. She is a proud graduate of San Diego State University's athletic training program and has been certified since 2019. It was so great to learn more about Monica and how she loves dancing all night at family parties. It was also great to hear how she pushed through the feelings of not being "fluent enough" to improve her Spanish-speaking skills to support her patient population. Slide through the post to read more about Monica's background and interests. Thank you Monica for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Only a few days left to sign up or nominate a colleague using our interest form (link in bio) and help us shine a light on the amazing contributions of Hispanic and Latinx athletic trainers this month. Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our community!

Our next Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight is highlighting Crystal Dos Santos, M.Ed., ATC! Crystal is representing Mexico, where both of her parents are from. She is a proud graduate of San Diego State University's athletic training program and has been certified since 2019. Fun fact: when Crystal graduated SDSU, she received TWO Bachelor's, the other being in Spanish! Crystal went on to receive her Master's from Holy Names University in Education in 2021. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Crystal and which one her mom's meals brings her the most happiness! It was also great to hear how she enjoys the simplicity of getting together with family for a carne asada. Slide through the post to read more about Crystal's background and interests! Thank you Crystal for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Sign up or nominate a colleague using our interest form (link in bio) and help us shine a light on the amazing contributions of Hispanic and Latinx athletic trainers this month. Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our community!

Our next Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight is highlighting Mariana Martinez, MS, ATC! Mariana is representing Mexico, where both sides of her family is from. She is a proud graduate of Pacific University’s MSAT program and has been certified since 2023. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Mariana and what other roles she plays outside of athletic training! It was also great to hear how she celebrates Día de La Virgen Guadalupe. Slide through the post to read more about Mariana’s background and interests! Thank you Mariana for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Sign up or nominate a colleague using our interest form (link in bio) and help us shine a light on the amazing contributions of Hispanic and Latinx athletic trainers this month. Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our community!

Keeping our Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlights rolling is Jasmine Anguiano, MS, ATC, CES! Jasmine is representing Mexico, where her grandparents were born. She is a proud graduate of Cal State Fullerton's athletic training program and has been certified since 2015. Jasmine went on to receive her Master's in Exercise Science and Health Promotion in Rehabilitation Sciences from the California University of Pennsylvania in 2020. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Jasmine and how she has been reconnecting with her culture more than ever before! It was also great to hear how she supports, encourages and empowers the next generation of students in her hometown to believe in themselves and strive for a better future. Slide through the post to read more about Jasmine's background and interests! Thank you Jasmine for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Sign up or nominate a colleague using our interest form (link in bio) and help us shine a light on the amazing contributions of Hispanic and Latinx athletic trainers this month. Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our community!

October is SCA Awareness Month California has the highest number of sudden cardiac arrests and one of the lowest survival rates at ~8%—that’s below the national average. Designating October As Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month Will Be A Platform For Communities To Build A Culture Of Prevention At Home, In School, On The Field, With Our Medical Providers, In The Workplace And Throughout Our Diverse Communities. Our Sincere Thanks To Senators Brian Jones And Josh Becker For Championing The Protection Of Young Hearts Where They Live, Learn And Play. Read on for how you can help save a life this month! https://lnkd.in/e2-YnA7N

Continuing our Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month Spotlights is Salvador Salda?a, MS, ATC, CAFS, CES, PES! Salvador is representing Mexico, where he and his family were born. He is a proud graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University's athletic training program and has been certified since 2013. Salvador went back to PLNU for his Master's in Sports Performance in 2016. It was so wonderful to get to know more about Salvador and how he has continued to explore his Mexican culture through his adulthood. It was also great to hear how in the industrial setting, he is able to connect with patients on a deeper level and treats them as part of his own family! Slide through the post to read more about Salvador's background and interests! Thank you Salvador for allowing us to celebrate you and your heritage! Sign up or nominate a colleague using our interest form (link in bio) and help us shine a light on the amazing contributions of Hispanic and Latinx athletic trainers this month. Let’s keep on celebrating the diverse culture that powers our community! https://lnkd.in/gZHvsQcp