USADA in the Community: World Race and CASA
Many members of the USADA staff are dedicated to serving their communities through volunteer work with diverse organizations and causes.
Meet Scott Davern from USADA’s Anti-Doping Education Team
Growing up in Manchester Township, New Jersey, Scott Davern dreamed of being an Olympian. While his athletic career didn’t take him quite that far, he continued pursuing his passion for sport by earning a Bachelor of Science in health and physical education, along with minors in sport psychology and coaching from Lock Haven University in…
USADA in the Community: Penrose Hospital and Girl Scouts of the USA
USADA staff members are committed to giving back to their communities in a variety of capacities and with various organizations in Colorado and beyond.
Meet Lashinda Demus: Two-Time Olympic Hurdler and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
When it came to track and field, Lashinda Demus found success early and for a long time. The two-time Olympian grew up surrounded by the sport and concluded her career as a four-time USA Outdoor 400m hurdle champion and Olympic silver medalist in the 400m hurdles. After a long career in a sport she loves,…
Meet Andrew Gemmell: Olympic Swimmer and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Now retired, Olympic Swimmer Andrew Gemmell is channeling his commitment to clean sport to advocate for a level playing field and help the next generation of swimmers compete the right way in his role as an Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter with USADA.
Meet USADA’s Drug Reference Team
USADA’s Drug Reference Team responsible for answering questions on substances, methods, and TUEs, helping athletes compete clean every day.
Who’s Behind USADA’s Athlete Express Line?
While there are a number of resources available to athletes, USADA’s Athlete Express Line is the best way for athletes to get timely responses to their questions, whether its’s requesting help with Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs), Whereabouts filings, or the testing process. But as you spend time on the phone or over email getting answers…
Meet Cathlyn
With education becoming increasingly important to clean sport and doping deterrence, USADA’s Education team is constantly evolving, a process that has led to the addition of new team members, including Olympic Education Coordinator Cathlyn Pistolas.
Meet Greta Neimanas: Two-Time Paralympic Cyclist and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
Meet Greta Neimanas, 2x World Champion who is working to protect the value of sport by helping to ensure that other athletes uphold clean sport and compete with integrity as an anti-doping education athlete presenter for USADA, using her own experiences to help athletes understand anti-doping rules and inspire their commitment to clean sport.
USADA in the Community: Climb for Courage
Sometimes, doing something good for your community means climbing stairs on a Saturday morning.