Her Story
About Megan
Megan Roach is a certified athletic trainer with 19 years of experience. She began her career fresh out of undergraduate studies by entering graduate school after an introductory athletic training course shifted her focus from physical therapy. Currently, she serves as education department supervisor for her company while continuing to practice clinically as an athletic trainer at a local high school. In addition, she holds the volunteer position of Vice President for the Georgia Athletic Trainers Association, where she participates in weekly executive board check-ins, monthly meetings, organizes the annual symposium, and works on initiatives to engage younger athletic trainers and students. She has volunteered at the national and state levels since 2013. Megan holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree and is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Megan
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Always take chances and go for it. Even if you feel like you are the smallest person in the room, or are the least accomplished, always put yourself out there, introduce yourself, network as much as you can, and just take chances. Because the worst thing somebody can tell you is no.
02What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges right now is probably the salary gap in so many areas. The pay scale is very skewed depending on where you are. Now you have to have a master's degree but the pay scale isn't quite there yet. Plenty of opportunities as the profession is expanding everywhere - high schools, professional level, civil service, police departments, emergency care, military, industrial clinics, physician extender role.
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