Natasha N. Criss

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Program Manager at The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA)

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Overview

Natasha N. Criss is a Program Manager at The Trust, powered by the NFLPA, where she specializes in providing 360-degree support for retired athletes transitioning to their next careers. Her expertise is built on a foundation of roles in athletic academic counseling and student-athlete development at major universities, holding an M. Ed. from the University of Louisville.

She is dedicated to fostering the personal and career growth of athletes, with a focus on leadership and mental well-being. This passion extends to academia, where she has educated students on the cultural and historical significance of sport in the United States.

Unique fact: Natasha has served as an adjunct professor, teaching a course on the History of Sport, specifically focusing on the African American Experience.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

Overcautious

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Athlete Career Transitions
Her current role focuses on assessing needs and providing transition support and resources to over 400 retired NFL players to ensure their success off the field.
Student-Athlete Development
Previously oversaw the Student-Athlete Development budget and programming at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, focusing on personal and career growth.
Sports History
Served as an adjunct professor for five semesters teaching a course on "History of Sport: The African American Experience" at the university level.

Media Appearances

Natasha Criss - The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA). Featured in PlayersTrust.com

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Work History

9-2019
Program Manager at The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA)
2017 - 2019
Adjunct Professor at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
9-2016 - 9-2019
Assistant Athletic Director at The University of Alabama at Birmingham
2010 - 2010
Adjunct Professor at University of Maryland
10-2007 - 9-2016
Associate Director-Student-Athlete Achievement & Leadership at University of Maryland

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Maryland
Master of Education - MEd from University of Louisville

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DO's

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  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

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When Writing An Email

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