National Hispanic Heritage Month

October 1, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Community-Centered Leadership

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.

Drawn to the profession because of his deep passion for sports and helping people, Kenny Wilka, MEd, LAT, ATC, said athletic training gives him the opportunity to make a tangible difference in others.

September 16, 2024 by Lydia Hicks

Tenacity Yields Growth

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, NATA Now is highlighting some of our leaders at the state, district and national levels as they shed light on their volunteer journeys.


For Alex Salinas, MS, AT, ATC, his foray into health care developed with medicine running in his family.

Inspired by his sister’s pediatrics career, Salinas grew an interest in sports medicine during his pre-physical therapy and athletic training program experiences.