Julie Max worked as a certified Athletic  Trainer at California State University , Fullerton since 1979.  She recently retired after 41 years , where she coordinated , developed and supervised ALL healthcare for CSUF student athletes. 

In 2000 Julie was elected  first female president of NATA. She served two consecutive terms. She served as a volunteer on numerous committees as well as Board of Directors at State and National levels.

After  years of service , Julie was inducted into the NATA Hall of Fame in 2007. She was also inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame and in 2023 inducted into the CSUF athletics department Hall of Fame. Julie continues speaking nationally at sports medicine conferences and now fills her “retirement time” with her next love...her miniature horses!!