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The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we highlight Hawaii State Representative; Louise Inafuku District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Louise Inafuku MS, ATC, RD Current Position: Athletic Trainer, Iolani School Current FWATA Title: Hawaii State Representative What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? I have been an athlete my whole life…

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we are highlight District 8 Secretary; Lyn Nakagawa. District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Lyn Nakagawa MS, ATC, CSCS Current Position: Athletic Trainer, University of Hawaii at Manoa Current FWATA Title: Secretary What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? Like many athletic trainers, I was introduced…

The FWATA Public Relations Committee Social Media team is highlighting members of District 8 each month.  This month we are highlight District 8 Director; Carolyn Peters. District 8 Monthly Member Highlight: Carolyn Peters MA, ATC, CSCS Current Position: Head Athletic Trainer, San Diego Christian College Current FWATA Title: Director What first made you choose athletic training? What inspired you to become an athletic trainer? I had plans to be an English Teacher but shifted interest when I took more advanced science classes. I had been to a physical therapist when I was younger and thought that would be my career path until attending San Diego State University. There I was introduced to athletic training and soon joined the internship where I was fortunate to have mentors as Bob Moore, Dave Reeder, Sue Lalicker, and Linda Buttles. I enjoy the diversity of the AT’s day and the population of active people who want to excel physically. How did you first get…