With an always activated will to win, Natasha Camy is a powerhouse playmaker, breaking
barriers, making history, and creating a legacy. As a veteran NCAA Women’s Division I
basketball official, entrepreneur and public speaker, Camy’s goals and aspirations
transcend beyond average.

Born into humble beginnings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Camy’s maturation throughout
her career has taken her across the globe, bringing about more purpose and passion for the
growth of the game of basketball and the increasing role that women play within the sport.

In January 2024 she was announced as an investor for the Cape Town Tigers, a South
African basketball club within the Basketball Africa League (BAL) of NBA Africa. The move
deemed Camy one of the only African American women to invest in a BAL team.

Having officiated in some of the most historic and high-profile matchups to include
conference playoffs, finals, the highest viewed Elite 8 game in history and the Inaugural
Shark City Women’s Championship Classic, what’s next for her but up?

Discipline and determination keep her focused on the court but her off-the-court
endeavors are just as appealing. Recently the main topic in an illustrious Forbes feature,
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 Luminary Leader, a member of the Philadelphia Convention
& Visitors Bureau Diversity Advisory Board and a member of The Next Room, her schedule
boasts little time to stay idle. However, it’s Camy’s recent development of Referee Ready
Academy and Referee Ready Foundation that keeps her grounded.

Referee Ready Academy is a development training program for individuals at varying levels,
ages and stages that drives transformative initiatives to elevate officiating standards and
promotes fair play. The academy offers multiple camps across the U.S. to provide access
and promote inclusion in the world of referee development.

As she continues to invest in the next generation of officials, advocates for women in sports
and builds up the communities around her, Camy looks forward to the opportunities that
allow her to educate and share her life journey and experiences with others.

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