Natalia Ackerman

Background

About Natalia Ackerman

I am a driven and accomplished graduate student athlete with a strong foundation in Division I athletics and academic achievement. Competing at Cal Poly and UC Berkeley, I developed leadership, mentorship, and time management skills while balancing the demands of high-level competition and graduate studies. My academic and professional background focuses on kinesiology, sports technology, and performance enhancement. I have hands-on experience in sports marketing, athlete development, and data-informed performance strategies, including a graduate capstone project that analyzed athlete tracking technologies and their impact on autonomy, injury prevention, and decision-making. I am also a certified personal trainer through NASM and hold CPR and AED certifications, reflecting my dedication to athlete health and well-being. I am passionate about bridging athletic performance with innovative technology and meaningful community engagement to drive growth and impact in the sports world.