Nadia Cole is entering her 12th year as the Head Athletic Trainer with New Mexico Junior College. Before joining NMJC, Cole was an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Texas at El Paso from 2004-2011.

Cole became an athletic trainer while she was a student-athlete on the UTEP track and field team where she enjoyed a successful career in the shot put and discus. 

In 2006, Cole became nationally certified by the NATABOC. Prior to earning her national certification, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from UTEP in 2003. She resides in Hobbs.