About Us

IDEAS: Focused on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy Strategies

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Advocacy Strategies (IDEAS) Committee’s primary responsibility will be to support the BOC’s strategic priority #1, Advocate and implement the Strategic Plan put forward by the IDEAS Task Force.

IDEAS priorities include:

• The BOC Exam will incorporate principles of IDEAS
• Athletic Trainer certificants will be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability in cultural competency and IDEAS
• Collaborate with Strategic Partners for IDEAS initiatives and research
• The BOC will be a leader regarding IDEAS for stakeholders and incorporate diverse representations of stakeholders

The IDEAS Committee is led by co-chairs:

Cathy Ortega,
EdD, PT, ATC, OCS

Carla R Gilson,
MA, AT, LAT, CES

“I believe that creating the IDEAS Strategic Plan helps us be intentional, to look to everything that we do each day and think about promoting diversity and inclusion as well as advocating for all constituents.” – Cathy Ortega, EdD, PT, ATC, OCS, co-chair, IDEAS Committee