A native of Gifu, Japan, Iwamoto returned to the Rensselaer staff in August of 2011.
Iwamoto spent last season at Plattsburgh State University. While there, she was the direct trainer for the Cardinals' women's soccer, women's hockey and men's lacrosse teams. Additionally, she helped provide the daily treatment for all 17 varsity programs, while also implementing strength and conditioning programs for the squads.
Iwamoto, who served as an intern trainer for the Engineers in the 2009-10 season, is board certified and is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). She has volunteered at numerous championships and tournaments, including the 2007 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament and the 2006 & 2007 Empire State Games.
A former standout on the Canisius College women's soccer team, Iwamoto gained significant experience through internships, including work with the FC Gold Pride –a professional women's soccer team in California – and at Southmoreland High School, West Seneca High School and AthletiCare.
Iwamoto graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Canisius in 2008 and received her Master of Science in Athletic Training from California University of Pennsylvania in May of 2009.
