Latashia has been an active person since she was a child. While her parents had her explore a variety of sports from tennis to ballet, she really just loved the running aspect of those sports, so in a PE class, she decided to try cross-country and got 4th place!

She received two Presidential Physical Education awards and just found success and joy in all sports. Running has always been her first love and since returning to competitive track and field in 2009, she still loves it and her main events include the 3000m, 5000m, and Cross-Country.

One sport she was not good at and eventually learned was swimming. Though she only swam at one swim meet as a young teen (maybe 14 years old) due to the cost of joining a swim team, she has made it her mission to continue to teach others, especially Black youth, how to swim and be safe in and around the water.

Being an avid fitness professional for over 20 years teaching a variety of classes, sports are still central to her life. She was a state high school cross-country champion as a freshman, received a full track and field scholarship at a D1university and then earned a Master’s degree in Administration.

Later, was an Aquatic director then an opportunity as an NFL Team service specialist at Reebok during their NFL 10 year partnership was a dream come true. During her time at Reebok, she volunteered serving as President of United States of America Track & Field (USATF) Indiana for 10 years.

Also, she had the opportunity to compete internationally as a Master’s track and field athlete and was voted as the active athlete rep for four years. Lastly, her most recent accomplishment, nearing the completion of her PhD in Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

The love of being active and having fun is Latashia’s first priority!