CATA Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee

The EDI Committee strives to ensure all CATA members and patient populations are represented and included with equitable access to opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, ability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.  We request demographic data about our members, patients, and community, to address decisions that ignore or potentially worsen existing disparities or produce other unintended consequences, and ensure they are highlighted and revised.  EDI will serve to host a wide range of voices from one of the most diverse states in the country, allow all groups to be represented at the decision-making table, and serve as a resource for best practices while working with diverse populations.

EDI Committee Objectives:

• Advance, encourage, and improve the Athletic Training Profession through enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Reveal relevant opportunities to members

• Elevate equity amongst our membership and the profession

• Ensure the CATA leads inclusively

• Encourage recruitment, retention, advocacy, development, policy, programming, and relevant leadership opportunities to close potential future gaps within our profession and the communities we serve.