Jan 23, 2025

The Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team recently completed its annual training in San Antonio, Texas, including onboarding two new members. This essential training ensures the team remains proficient in acute stress mitigation techniques, ready to assist NATCA members during difficult times.

"Having a fully-trained and proficient team is key for us to help our brothers and sisters in need," said CISM Chair Sarah Grampp. "We want to ensure we are providing the best service possible to those who have experienced something traumatic."

The CISM team provides confidential, peer-to-peer support to members dealing with stress from events such as aircraft incidents, grief, natural disasters, or personal struggles. This training reinforces NATCA's commitment to the well-being of its members.

If you or someone you know needs support, contact the CISM team at 202-505-CISM or email [email protected]. Learn more here.

Pictured left to right: Holly Cron (Houston Center, ZHU), Mike Tamez (Southern California TRACON, SCT), Tiffany McCallister (Fort Smith ATCT, FSM), Hysum Willis (Baltimore-Washington International ATCT, BWI), Mike Napolitano (Minneapolis Center, ZMP), Andrea Moore (Charlotte ATCT, CLT), Mike Taylor (Port Columbus ATCT, CMH), Matt Ellington (Chicago O'Hare ATCT, ORD, CISM Co-Chair), Greg Craven (Washington Center, ZDC), Sarah Simek (Grand Forks ATCT, GFK), Sam Navarro (Seattle ATCT, SEA), Wendy Smith (Albuquerque Center, ABQ), Jennie Dickinson (Boston ATCT, BOS), Sarah Grampp (Kansas City Center, ZKC, CISM Chair), Tom Morin (Instructor).