Gretchen Wagnitz serves in a dual leadership role at GateWay Community College as the Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Athletic Director. Since joining GateWay in 2012, she has been a cornerstone of the athletics department, overseeing the health and performance of student-athletes in men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, and softball. In her capacity as Head Athletic Trainer, Gretchen manages injury evaluations, rehabilitation programs, and medical communications for the Geckos' athletic programs. She also helps develope all strength and conditioning programs for the student-athletes.

As Assistant Athletic Director, she oversees critical administrative functions, including coordinating academic advising, study hall, weekly grade checks, helping to manage NJCAA eligibility, travel authorizations, and department fundraising. Additionally she serves as the department’s primary content creator for social media and the athletics website. Gretchen also contributes to the GateWay academic community as an Adjunct Faculty member, teaching courses in Lifetime Fitness and the Theories of Coaching Baseball and Softball.

Prior to her time at GateWay, Gretchen gained extensive experience across collegiate, secondary school, and industrial settings. Her previous roles include serving as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Montana State University, Head Athletic Trainer at Arcadia High School, and a Staff Specialist Athletic Trainer for Work-Fit Inc., where she provided athletic training services for a major aerospace manufacturer.