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In this episode of NATA-Cast, hosts Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, and Katie Scott, MS, ATC, CAE, take listeners inside the upcoming NATA presidential election, explaining how the process works, what has changed, and why participation from every athletic trainer matters.

They are first joined by NATA President A.J. Duffy III, MS, ATC, PT, and Presidential Election Oversight Task Force Chair Tim “Westy” Weston, MEd, ATC, who walk through the full election timeline, from initial declarations through the final vote. The conversation also highlights several updates designed to improve transparency, fairness, and communication, including virtual town halls  and expanded eligibility that allows more volunteer leaders beyond past and current district directors to run for president.

The episode also introduces listeners to the two candidates for NATA president. David Gallegos, MA, ATC, Cert. MDT, Deputy CEO of Southwest Sport & Spine, reflects on his leadership journey and shares his perspective on advancing visionary board discussions, strengthening individual member value, and addressing recruitment, retention, and professional identity in the profession. Rob Marshall, LAT, ATC, a long-time secondary school athletic trainer and association leader, discusses the importance of boots-on-the-ground perspectives, enhanced recruitment and retention resources, and clearer governance and leadership development across the association.

The conversation reinforces a central message: every member’s voice and vote play an important role in shaping the future of NATA and the athletic training profession.

NATA-Cast is produced by Association Briefings.

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