As a member of the UPMC Sports Medicine department, Griza joined the Penn College of Technology Athletic Training staff in September 2024.
Griza is originally from Brazil and moved to the United States of America in 2018. He attended SUNY Westchester Community College where he received his associate's degree in Health and Human Performance in 2020. After, Griza attended East Stroudsburg University, where he received his Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training in 2023. He also graduated from East Stroudsburg University in 2024 with a post-professional master’s degree in athletic training, and worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer during his time at ESU.
