The Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association (FWATA) is comprised of athletic trainer associations from California, Nevada and Hawaii under District 8 of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA).
FWATA strives to improve the quality of health care for athletes, patients and clients and enhance the profession of Athletic Training, through leadership, education, and cooperative efforts with other organizations and allied health professions.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association is to advocate for the athletic training profession and provide professional resources for the engagement and development of our members.
Vision Statement: As a vital part of the inter-professional health care team, members will be recognized as essential licensed practitioners through the provision of unique athletic training services.
FWATA Managing Board
Cindy Clivio MEd, ATC
District Director
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
808.842.8503
Ruem Malasarn MA, ATC
District Secretary
Cal Poly Pomona
909.869.2834
Garvin Tsuji ATC
District Treasurer
Iolani School
808.285.5343
Nicole Briseno
Student Leadership Committee Chair
Ky Kugler,Ed.D ATC
California State Representative
Chapman University
949.554.4450
Amy Shirk ATC
Hawaii State Representative
808.344.3983
Mike Sepiol ATC
Nevada State Representative
Heat FC
972.342.8483
FWATA Committee Chairs
Kyle Wilson, ATC
Connection and Engagement Committee
Amazon
Las Vegas, NV
Committee Page
Ginger Lei Ehrke ATC, LAT
Committee Commissioner
Desert Oasis High School
702.918.3797
Nicole Briseno
Student Leadership Committee Chair
Sara Williamson, MS, ATC
Committee on Practice Advancement
Valletta Orthopedics
7625A Mesa College Dr. Ste 320A
San Diego, CA 92111
858.657.000 ext 2
Committee Page
Brian Cable, ATC
College & Universities Athletic Trainers
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
714.376.5044
Committee Page
Alejandra Merriman, DAT, ATC, CES
Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee
Dorsey High School
Los Angeles, CA
Committee Page
Jamie Adams, M.Ed, ATC, CES
Governmental Affairs
Committee Page
Michael Barreiro, ATC
History & Archives
Rady Children’s Hospital Orthopedics
San Diego, CA
209.606.3704
Committee Page
Todd Hamburg, MS, LAT, ATC
Honors & Awards
Bonanza High School
Head Athletic Trainer
Las Vegas, NV
Committee Page
Meghan Wonderling, ATC
LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
Optimal Therapy
Las Vegas, NV
Committee Page
Kara Radzak, ATC
Research Grants
University of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Committee Page
Brenda Valdez Nava, ATC
Scholarships
College of the Desert
Palm Springs, CA
Committee Page
Mark D’Anza MEd, LAT, ATC
Secondary Schools
Durango High School
7100 W Dewey Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702.682.2453
Committee Page
Sanam Rezazadeh, MS, ATC
Early Professionals Committee
Stanford University
641 E Campus Dr.
Stanford, CA 94305
408.838.0405
Committee Page
Ariel Guldstrand, ATC
Career Advancement Committee
University of California
Los Angeles
Westwood, CA
Committee Page
