Ultimate responsibility for the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation (NATA Foundation) rests with the Board of Directors, as recognized by both state and federal statute. The Board is the primary force pressing the NATA Foundation to the realization of its opportunities for service and the fulfillment of its obligations to all its constituencies.

The Chief Officer of the Board of Directors is the President.  The Board Executive Committee consists of the Board President and 5 elected Vice Presidents:  the Vice President of Development; the Vice President of Research Programs; the Vice President of Finance; the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Education and Professional Development Programs.  The Executive Committee members may serve two (2) consecutive two (2) year terms.

The Board has 11 District Chairs, representing the 11 districts of the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA).  The District Chairs should be individuals who are, or have been, active in their respective NATA districts, are known to and supported by the district and state leadership and the general membership of that district. District representatives to the Board of Directors may serve two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.

Currently, there can be up to 3 At Large Director positions on the board.  This position is generally intended for those individuals who can bring special skills, relationships and/or a broad outreach in the athletic training profession. At-large representatives should be those with a history of service, experience and influence within various aspects of NATA, the athletic training profession and athletic health care.  At Large members of  the Board of Directors may serve two (2) consecutive three (3) year terms.

The NATA Research & Education Foundation creates, fosters, and advances a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its activities.  Our stakeholders come from all walks of life and so should we.  We want committed people from a wide variety of backgrounds involved with the Foundation’s leadership and programs.  Our mission and stakeholders are best served when people bring a variety of views and backgrounds together to advance our strategic priorities.

Open Call for Applications:

The NATA Foundation is now accepting applications for District 2 Director and At-Large Director on our Board of Directors, with terms beginning in June 2025. If you are passionate about advancing the athletic training profession, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be accepted through January 1, 2025. For more details and to submit your application, please review the Open Call Document. 

Announcing Our 2025 Incoming Board of Directors

We are thrilled to welcome our newest members to the Board of Directors, who will begin their terms June 2025.  We look forward to their contributions as they join us in shaping the future of the NATA Research & Education Foundation. Congratulations to all incoming board members!

• President: MaryBeth Horodyski, EdD, LAT, ATC, FNATA, FNAP
• Vice President, Development:  Cari Wood, ATC
• Vice President, Finance: Michael Van Bruggen, MS, LAT, ATC, AEMT
• Vice President, Operations: Michael Goldenberg, MS,  ATC, CES
• Vice President, Research: James Onate, PhD, LAT, ATC
• District 3 Director: Peter Kotz, MS, LAT, ATC
• District 4 Director: Alice Wilcoxson, PhD, PT, LAT, ATC
• District 6 Director: Valerie Hairston, LAT, ATC