Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee District 4 Representative

Description:

The mission of the Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee (EDAC) is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors of the NATA. Its aim is to identify and address issues relevant to the ethnically diverse populations to better serve the needs of our patients, as well as members of the profession. EDAC advocates sensitivity toward cultural diversity, development of cultural competence within the profession and promotion of athletic trainers as leaders in issues related to cultural competence and professional diversity within the health care professions. The District 4 representative will begin shadowing upon appointment; the official term will begin at the June 2027 convention and will end June 2028, with the option to renew annually through June 2031.

Specific expectations include:

• attend annual meetings throughout the term
• participate on scheduled committee conference calls

Qualifications:

1. NATA member in good standing residing in District 4
2. BOC certified
3. National Provider Identification (NPI) Number

Expectations of all committee members:

1. Communicate with the chair, including promptly informing the chair of any scheduling conflicts or contact information changes.
2. Communicate with the member's district director about the committee’s progress.
3. Contribute to discussions at scheduled meetings, having read the agenda and all background support materials relevant to the meeting. Display courteous conduct at all meetings.
4. Openly debate issues with respect and rapport, without making personal attacks.
5. Promote what is best for the entire committee and for the profession, not a personal agenda.
6. Complete all assignments within time frames established by the committee chair.
7. Serve as project or workgroup leader if assigned by the chair.
8. Participate in the annual Volunteer Experience survey.
9. Represent the NATA and the committee in a positive and supportive manner at all times.
10. Support in a positive manner all actions taken by the committee, even when the member disagrees with such actions.
11. Uphold the NATA Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures as they pertain to the committee.

Conflict of Interest

NATA volunteers should avoid conflicts between their role and their professional interests. A conflict of interest includes any relationship or situation that could influence—or appear to influence—objective decision-making.

If a conflict exists, members must disclose it and refrain from related discussions and votes.

Specifically, to minimize conflicts, volunteers may not serve on boards, committees, or in officer roles with AT Alliance partners or other external athletic training or sports medicine organizations during their term (excluding state or district associations and state regulatory boards).

All applicants must submit a conflict of interest disclosure form and commitment to serve.

If a conflict arises during a term, it must be disclosed immediately. The NATA Board of Directors will review and determine appropriate next steps, which may include resignation or completion of the term. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Intellectual Property

Work and materials developed, created or written—as a committee, work group, or board member, or in any other volunteer capacity for NATA—shall be deemed work-for-hire under copyright, intellectual property, and other laws. NATA is granted sole and exclusive ownership of all such work. Committee members waive all claims and/or so-called “moral rights” to the work, and assign these rights to NATA.

Confidentiality
In connection with your participation, you will be required to agree to a confidentiality agreement as part of your service to the Association.

NATA and its committees, councils and commissions are committed to represent, engage and foster the continued growth and development of the athletic training profession and athletic trainers as unique health care providers. To advance the mission and promote unparalleled delivery of athletic training services amid ever-growing global and diverse populations, NATA and its committees, councils and commissions embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and access as a leadership imperative for our association. All NATA members are welcomed and encouraged to serve on the association’s committees, councils, commissions, etc., as diverse backgrounds, experiences and knowledge help advance the profession and work of NATA