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Vanesa Brooks
How Vanessa Brooks became 1st Black woman to be dual certified as athletic trainer and physical therapist in NBA
When Vanessa Brooks joined the NBA in 2019, she became the first Black woman to hold dual certifications as a physical therapist and athletic trainer. The trailblazer told Essence that “I knew my goal was to work in the NBA,” and despite her determination, her mentors were less than enthused anytime she disclosed her plans….
