Meet Our Athletic Training Team

Shannon Drew, Head Athletic Trainer

Shannon has dedicated nearly her entire career to Cate, where she serves as an athletic trainer and is currently the Director of Residential Life and a dorm head for most of her tenure. A native of Central New York, Shannon earned her bachelor’s degree in Pre-Physical Therapy from Elmira College and her master’s in Athletic Training from Seton Hall University.

Recognized with the Circumspice Award, Shannon is passionate about her work with students and the Cate community. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys playing sports, reading, and spending time at the beach.

Shannon lives on the Mesa with her husband, Matt, and their two children, Easton and Bodie.

Lauren Ellis, Athletic Trainer

Lauren Ellis brings a wealth of athletic training experience to Cate. A Ventura County native, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Athletic Training from Sacramento State University, where she worked with Division I and community college teams. She went on to complete her master’s degree at the University of West Alabama, serving as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with full autonomy over four athletic teams.

Lauren’s career includes a fellowship program at UC Davis, working with cross country and track and field teams, and a position at Occidental College, where she supported cross country, track and field, women’s volleyball, and basketball.

At Cate, Lauren is an athletic trainer, advisor, and dorm parent. She lives in Carpinteria with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Watson. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, golfing, spending time at the beach, and being with family.

When Lauren is not in the athletic training room, she enjoys playing volleyball, golfing, hiking, and spending time with family!