NAIA R.I.S.E.
Respect, Inclusivity, Support, Education
The NAIA has long been a leader in positive change regarding social issues. As an athletic organization that was first to offer opportunities to women and to African Americans, we can be proud of our strong history of advocacy.
It is time for the NAIA to once again take the lead. With over 83,000 student-athletes, we can be a force in the fight against the inequality and injustice against people of color in our country.
Read about the NAIA's partnership with MOAA.
NAIA RISE Mission
Through the RISE program, the NAIA will provide an avenue for membership to participate in training and programming aimed at influencing positive change in the association where all people are valued and provided equal opportunity in all aspects of life. Click here for RISE Objectives.
Announcing Two New NAIA RISE Awards
NAIA RISE Leader of the Year Award
Recognizing the outstanding national
NAIA RISE Leader of the Year for the past
year efforts.
Female Trailblazer of the Year Award
Recognizing a full-time outstanding
NAIA Female Leader who has made an
exemplary impact in their current role.
NAIA RISE Team Members |
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Darnell Smith |
Dr. Jaffus Hardrick |
Erica Baldaray |
Ted Breidenthal |
Robert Cashell |
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Janet Eaton-Smith |
Michael Feuling |
Kristin Gillette |
Lisa Givan |
Mike Hall |
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Stan Johnson |
Brittney Kellar |
Fachaitte Kinslow |
Donnita Rogers |
Andrew Shim |
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Will Wolper
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Dani Wright |
Nathalia Harth Weingaertner |
Azalea Prince |
Li'Jon Smith |
Meet MOAA - the NAIA's RISE partner
Minority Opportunities in Athletics Association (MOAA)
is an affiliate under the NACDA umbrella whose mission is to provide opportunities to exchange ideas, advocate increased participation and administrative opportunities for minorities in athletics. The MOAA also promotes generating a sports culture that supports the values necessary to teach and learn respect for self and others.