PHOENIX - July 1, 2023 - Paradise Valley Community College Athletics Director Christina Hundley was recently selected as the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) President for the 2023-2024 membership year. The appointment follows years of commitment and involvement with NATYCAA since 2014. Hundley was elevated to district representative on the NATYCAA Executive Committee in 2015, and elected as NATYCAA third vice president in 2020.
“I am very excited about this new role and hope that I can continue to make an impact within this incredible organization,” Hundley said. “Being part of this organization has been the most professional enriching experience I have had. I look forward to working alongside the executive committee to continue to cultivate an environment rich in professional growth opportunities and camaraderie.”
“I am so proud of Christina's national involvement. Director Hundley is a trailblazer for women in the field of athletics and is an important role model, mentor, and coach to so many,” said PVCC Interim President Jana Schwartz. “She represents both our PVCC Pumas and the Maricopa Community College District admirably with an unparalleled passion for student-athlete success, all the while, continuing to lead both locally and nationally to provide opportunities for our athletes both on and off the field. We are lucky to have her leading the way for the Pumas!”
Hundley joined PVCC’s Athletics Department in 2008, becoming its third director in 2015. Prior to becoming Athletics Director, she served as the assistant athletics director/coordinator of student-athlete services. She has held multiple positions both locally and nationally, including: current Arizona Community College Athletics Conference (ACCAC) President; current NJCAA Region 1 Men’s Assistant Director; National Association of Two-Year College Athletics Administrators (NATYCAA) Vice President; NJCAA DII Men’s Soccer Committee Vice Chair; NJCAA DII Baseball Committee; NJCAA Track & Field and Cross Country Committee; NJCAA DII Men’s Golf Committee; NJCAA Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council.
NATYCAA is a professional organization of two-year college athletics administrators and membership open to all two-year institutions throughout the country. NATYCAA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). For more information, visit www.nacda.com.
About Paradise Valley Community College:
Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) is one of the 10 colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. Established in 1987, PVCC offers academic courses leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, university transfer, certificates and short-term job training. PVCC offers a learning environment that promotes inclusion, positive social change, and community engagement for residents of northeast Phoenix and northern Maricopa County, including Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale. In 2009, PVCC opened a second campus – Black Mountain – serving residents in the northern outskirts of the Valley. For more information, visit paradisevalley.edu.
About Maricopa County Community College District
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: 480-731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system,visit maricopa.edu/non-discrimination