CONVENTION SPEAKERS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

SPECIAL SESSION

First-Time Attendee Workshop

Sunday: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

  • Moderator: Marissa Moment Brown

    USTA - Missouri Valley

  • Katelyn Fischer

    Jacksonville University

  • Dionne McCollum

    Claflin University

  • Kaila'Shea Menendez

    Durham Sports Commission

  • Ayanna Tweedy

    Bakersfield College

  • Briana Vargas

    RealResponse

POWER PANELS

How Women Leaders Win Year One

Sunday: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

  • Moderator: Kathy Nelson

    KC Sports Commission

  • Christina Donelson

    League One Volleyball (LOVB)

  • Missy Jenkins

    Kansas City Current

  • Tiffani-Dawn Sykes

    Virginia State University

The Future of Collegiate Olympic Sports and Its Impact on the Development of Women Leaders

Presented by Knight Commission

Sunday: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

*additional speakers to be confirmed

  • Moderator: Sandy Hatfield Clubb

    Knight Commission

  • Sydney Barta

    Stanford Student Athlete

  • Beth Brooke

    USOPC Board & Knight Commission Board

  • Greg Byrne

    University of Alabama

  • Amy Privette Perko

    Knight Commission

From Transactional to Transformational: Elevating Impact Through Partnerships

Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

Sunday: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

*additional speakers to be confirmed

  • Moderator: Philicia Douglas

    Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.

  • Ben Aken

    Kansas City Current

  • Ann Gaffigan

    United Way of Greater Kansas City

  • Christina Lively

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

  • Tony Snethen

    Kansas City Royals

CONNECTS

Hot Trends - College Sports

Sunday: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

  • Kristine Fowler

    Dartmouth College

  • Meghan Heinchon

    Learfield

  • Suzette McQueen

    Kent State University

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH

POWER PANELS

Raise Hell & Raise the Game: Investing in Women's Pro Sports Through Advocacy and Representation

Presented by Populous

Monday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

*additional speakers to be confirmed

  • Moderator: Sherri Privitera

    Populous

  • Kaley Cohen

    Denver Summit FC

  • Fran Harris

    EXALT

  • Jen Mackesy

    World Sevens Football

Upward Impact: Power Moves to Lead Up

Monday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

  • Moderator: Mary-Beth Cooper

    Springfield College

  • Lindsey Babcock

    Wake Forest University

  • Sarah Baumgartner

    University of Texas at Austin

  • Byron Hatch

    College Football Playoff

  • Allison Howard

    Cleveland WNBA

Stand Out to Stay In: Evolve to Stay Relevant

Monday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

  • Moderator: Lesley Irvine

    Colorado College

  • DeAngela Burns-Wallace

    Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

  • Travis Goff

    University of Kansas

  • Kelly Lewis

    ZRG

  • Natalie Winkelfoos

    Oberlin College

CONNECTS

Insights & Innovation from Small Colleges

Monday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

  • Jessica Grasso

    East Coast Conference

  • Chesney Sallee

    NAIA

  • Jaunelle White

    Point University

POWHER TALKS

Beyond the Box Score: Is Sports Analytics a Friend or Foe?

Presented by Teamworks

Monday: 2 - 3PM

  • Facilitator: Brandi Bryant

    Teamworks

  • Ivana Seric

    Teamworks

The Future of Leadership through Innovation

Monday: 2 - 3PM

  • Facilitator: Jenna McLaughlin

    Priority Sports and Entertainment

  • Ian Moses

    Learfield

  • Diana Kander

    Leap Ventures

  • Mollie Marcoux Samaan

    9works Sports Group

Maintaining Optionality: Keeping your Department in the Driver's Seat in the Modern Era

Presented by Huron

Monday: 2 - 3PM

*additional speakers to be confirmed

  • Facilitator: Clare Conaty

    Huron/Utah State University

  • Sandy Barbour

    Huron/Utah State University

  • Jenny Simon-O'Neill

    University of California

  • Gloria Nevarez

    Mountain West Conference

CONNECTS

Building Beyond Credentials: Community as a Career Catalyst

Monday: 2 - 3PM

  • Toni-Ann Derby

    Austin Peay State University

  • Emma Bohn

    Tarkett Sports

  • Alexis Garrett

    Rice University

  • Taylor Roane

    Tampa Bay Rays

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Financial Fitness

Presented by Morgan Stanley

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • John Ludwig

    Morgan Stanley

  • Madison Osias

    Morgan Stanley

Dressing the Part: Personal Style as a Tool for Leadership

Presented by Yellowcake Shop

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Valerie Mayén

    Yellowcake Shop

Say it Like You Mean It: Media Training

for Women Who Move the Game

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Azizi Marshall

    Content Studio Lab

AI for Women Leaders: From Curiosity to Impact

Presented by GO2 Partners

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Noel DeLisle

    Go2 Partners

  • Tiffany Rivera

    Go2 Partners

  • Kierstin Payne

    Go2 Partners

What Part Can I Play In My Work Culture?

Presented by Novus Global

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Shauna Barnes

    Novus Global

  • Kristin Frade

    Novus Global

  • Lori Krueger

    Novus Global

Own the Ask: Negotiating with Confidence

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Iris Edelen

    Kansas City Royals

  • Kristin Brown

    University of Nebraska

  • Dr. Kristie Bowers

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Beyond the Grind: Prioritizing Mental Health and Integration in a Demanding Industry

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Dr. Deena Casiero

    NCAA

  • Janaya Reid

    The Zone

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Executive Leadership Lab

empowered by Deloitte

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Moderator: Christina Spotts

    Senior Manager, Deloitte

  • Dana Jermain

    Managing Partner, Deloitte

  • Walter Porter

    Principal, Deloitte

  • Noemie Tilghman

    Principal, Deloitte

  • Sam Renaut

    Senior Manager, Deloitte

  • Melissa Mitchell

    Senior Manager, Deloitte

  • Marra Hvozdovic

    Senior Consultant, Deloitte

  • Sara Williams

    Senior Consultant, Deloitte

Roundtable Collective: Unlocking Advancement

Presented by CollegeSports.jobs

Monday: 3:30 - 4:45PM

  • Avitai Gold

    Spencer Stuart

  • Anne Marie Kenney

    Spelman and Johnson

  • Marcy Lanoue

    CSA Search & Consulting

  • Kaity McKittrick

    ELEVATE

  • DeLaina Sarden

    Parker Executive Search

  • Stephan Solon

    Korn Ferry

  • Amanda Varellas

    Spencer Stuart

  • Jill Willson

    Double L Consulting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

POWER PANELS

Beyond the Payout: How Risk Management Drives Fan Engagement and ROI

presented by River’s Edge

Tuesday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

*additional speakers to be confirmed

  • Moderator: Will Luckert

    River's Edge (part of Susquehanna)

  • Meghan Baker

    New York Mets

  • Ashima Chopra

    FanVerse

  • Jovan Overshown

    Baylor University

  • Isis Young

    Your World Media

The Climb: Career Insights from Women Leading in Sports

Tuesday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

  • Moderator: Tanya Vogel

    The PICTOR Group

  • Lara Krug

    Kansas City Chiefs

  • Sherika Montgomery

    Big South Conferencce

  • Heather Owen

    Santa Clara University

  • Fran Weld

    Canopy Team

Women Leading in the Power 4

presented by LEARFIELD

Tuesday: 10:45 - 11:45AM

  • Moderator: Kim Damron

    Learfield

  • Jen Cohen

    University of Southern California

  • Beth Goetz

    University of Iowa

  • Nina King

    Duke University

  • Candice Lee

    Vanderbilt University

  • Desiree Reed-Francois

    University of Arizona

  • Carla Williams

    University of Virginia

  • Keli Zinn

    Rutgers University

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