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
Lyn Nakagawa MS, ATC, CSCS
District Director
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1337 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
808.956.7144
Cindy Clivio MEd, ATC
District Secretary
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama
1887 Makuakane Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
808.842.8503
Garvin Tsuji ATC
District Treasurer
Hawaii AT Association
Iolani School
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
Cell 808-285-5343
Kevan Murgia
Student Leadership Committee Chair
School Organization
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone
Ky Kugler,Ed.D ATC
California State Representative
Chapman University
1 University Drive
Orange, CA 92866
949.554.4450
Garvin Tsuji MS, ATC
Hawaii State Representative
Iolani High School
563 Kamoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
808.943.2243
Mike Sepiol ATC
Nevada State Representative
Heat FC
Las Vegas, NV
FWATA Committee Chairs
Katherine Susskind Risso MAT, ATC, CKTP
Public Relations
Stanford University
641 E. Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
408.472.2770
Ruem Malasarn MA, ATC
Annual Meeting & Clinical Symposium
Cal Poly Pomona
3801 W. Temple Avenue
Pomona, California 91768
909-869-2834
Claire Stovall ATS
Student Leadership Committee Chair
School Organization
Street Address
City, State Zip
Phone
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
Brian Cable, ATC
College & Universities Athletic Trainers
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
714.376.5044
Chris Litt, ATC
Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee
UC Davis
Hickey Gym 264
One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
Michael Barreiro, ATC
History & Archives
Rady Children’s Hospital Orthopedics
San Diego, CA
209.606.3704
Junior Domingo, MS, ATC
Honors & Awards
Compton College
Director of Student Development and Athletics
1111 E. Artesia Blvd
Compton, CA 90221
435.770.8433
Sean Rogers, DAT, ATC
LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330-8287
818.677.3207
Melissa Montgomery PhD, ATC
Research Grants
Cal State University Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
657-278-7867
Juan Cuevas ATC
Scholarships
Fullerton College
321 E. Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92832
714.732.5627
Mark D’Anza MEd, LAT, ATC
Secondary Schools
Durango High School
7100 W Dewey Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89113
702.682.2453
Sanam Rezazadeh, MS, ATC
Young Professionals Committee
Stanford University
641 E Campus Dr.
Stanford, CA 94305
408.838.0405
