NAMPA, Idaho - Northwest Nazarene Director of Athletics Paul Rush has announced that Traci Alonzo has been elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Compliance

"We are so excited for Traci to serve in this role. The passion Traci has for NNU, Athletics, and the students here makes her uniquely equipped to step into this role."
- Paul Rush, NNU Director of Atheltics 

Alonzo has served as the Athletics Office Manager since 2023 but served in multiple capacities across NNU's campus. A 1993 graduate of NNU, Alonzo came back to her alma mater in 1998 in the Registrar's office until 2001 where she transitioned to a position with First United Methodist Church as a bookkeeper for the next 11 years.

She returned to NNU in 2013 where she spent time in Student Life, the Chaplain's office, and Human Resources before taking the Athletic's Office Manager position.

"I'm excited to support our student‑athletes in this new role by assisting Athletic Compliance and Academic Services. Supporting student‑athletes as they grow academically and personally is something I truly care about. I look forward to working closely with coaches, faculty, and staff to keep building the support systems that help them succeed."
- Traci Alonzo, Assistant AD for Academic Services and Compliance