I work with the team daily, helping the players recover from injuries and return them to the field as quickly and safely as possible. I also provide on-field coverage during training and games in case of any emergency.

I can’t narrow it down to a specific moment, but one of the best parts of my job is getting an athlete back on the field after they have been out for a long time. 

My mom. She has always pushed me to set big goals and not give up until I reach them.

I provide Greenville Liberty players with injury prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and rehab programs, and cover practices and games to keep everyone safe. I am also the (self-proclaimed) players’ full-time cheerleader.

Being a woman in sports allows me to bring a different flair and perspective to the field, and I hope to encourage and inspire young girls to go against the grain in this industry to pursue their dreams. We’ve come a long way in breaking stigmas of sports being predominantly reported on, coached by, and medically cared for by men. To contribute to the path being created for women to work alongside men is a massive privilege.

The relationships I get to build with each of my athletes and the thank you messages I’ve gotten from them during and after seasons are the most memorable parts of my job.

The women in athletic training before me who have created and grown our presence in the sports world.

I work with our (Triumph and Liberty) corporate partners to ensure they get the most out of their sponsorship. I help plan events and work to create an incredible experience both for corporate partners and fans.

For me, being a woman in sports is a great way to challenge myself and to constantly push boundaries. I enjoy thinking outside the box and showing people how creativity can help evolve what we already know and love about sports. I also love competition and the nature of working for a sport that already has a strong reputation, which helps challenge me as I grow professionally.

My favorite moment was working on planning our first Changing the Conversation event. Starting an advocacy program from the ground up has been such a fun project and puts me in a position to learn a lot. Pushing me to think more about giving women tools to push boundaries without sticking to the typical DEI initiatives has been fun. Our first event showcased four women in different industries, all sharing powerful stories that fuel their drive to put forth their best work. Not only was I inspired, but it helped to shape the vision of where the program should go in the future.

My boss, Megan Kolak, has been nothing short of exceptional when it comes to mentoring and serving as a source of inspiration. She is so wise and always has a new perspective on a project or challenge we are taking on. She inspires me always to be learning and soaking in every opportunity that comes my way.

Sports is a difficult field to break into to begin with, especially as a woman. Personally, it shows resilience and that we, as women, are able to do the job just as well as anyone else.

Actually, seeing women go pursue their dreams to work in sports and talk about how they were able to get to where they are now is super inspiring for not just me, but generations to come. It shows that all you have to do is put your mind to it and that hard work pays off.