LEADERS & LEGENDS

A Celebration of Legacy and Impact in Sports

Wednesday, October 14th at 9:30AM

This celebration brings together influential women leaders and esteemed legends from across the sports industry offering a unique opportunity to connect, network, hear personal stories and gain insights from women who continue to shape the future of sports.

We celebrate and thank our Leaders and Legends for their lasting impact, their contributions to advancing opportunities for women, and the ways they continue to be game-changers in the industry.

Thank you to our supporting sponsors:

  • Kara Allen

    Head of Sports, Chief Growth Officer, Deutser Sports

  • Kiki Baker Barnes

    Commissioner, HBCU Athletic Conference

  • Renee Bostic

    Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation, SUNY New Paltz

  • Janis Burke

    Chief Sports Officer, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

  • Dr. Monique Carroll

    Vice President/Director of Athletics, Chicago State University

  • Becki Civello

    COO, Next League

  • Debby DeAngelis

    Former Director of Athletics, Cal State East Bay

  • Tanya Dreesen

    Chief of Staff and SVP of Strategy & Global Affair, Chicago Bears

  • Amy Folan

    Vice President/Director of Athletics, Central Michigan University

  • Katie Fraumann

    Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, DePaul University

  • Liz Geist

    EVP of People and Culture & CHRO, Chicago Bears

  • Julie Giese

    Vice President, Market Development & Strategic Scheduling, NASCAR

  • Jessica Grasso

    Commissioner, East Coast Conference

  • Dr. Denisha Hendricks

    Chief Operating Officer and Director of Athletics, Johnson C. Smith University

  • Nancy Hixson

    Interim Director of Athletics/CEO, United States Air Force Academy Athletics (USAFA)/ Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC)

  • Jill Hollembeak

    Executive Associate Athletics Director/ Senior Woman Administrator, DePaul University

  • Allison Howard

    President of Business Operations, Cleveland Sirens/Rock Entertainment Group

  • Alina Hudak

    President and Chief Executive Officer, Miami World Cup Host Committee

  • Zaileen Janmohamed

    President & CEO, Bay Area Host Committee

  • Meg Kane

    President & CEO, Signature 57

  • Jennifer King

    Women’s Flag Football Head Coach, North Carolina Central University

  • Pam Kramer

    CEO, KC2026 - Kansas City FIFA World Cup '26

  • Lara Krug

    Chief Marketing Officer, Kansas City Chiefs

  • Shana Levine

    Commissioner/Partner, Northwest Conference/3 Fold Group

  • Sara Liebscher

    Associate Vice President, Development, University of Notre Dame

  • Dr. Danielle Lynch

    Director of Athletics; Chair of Physical Education, Pomona Pitzer Colleges

  • Dr. Angel Mason

    Director of Athletics, Berry College

  • Dr. Marilyn McNeil

    Former Vice President and Director of Athletics, Monmouth University

  • Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree

    Former Director of Athletics, North Carolina Central University & Vice President, The PICTOR Group

  • Kelly Mehrtens

    Founder and Board Chair, SMART Sports

  • Barbara Meili

    Vice Chair, Global Entertainment & Media Practice, Greenberg Traurig

  • Jocelyn Moore

    Founder & Principal, Jocelyn Moore Consulting LLC

  • Megan Morrison

    Executive Director, Middle Atlantic Conference

  • Traci Murphy

    Vice President for Athletics, Daemen University

  • Rebecca Pany

    Senior Vice President, Big Ten Conference

  • Monica Paul

    Executive Director, Dallas Sports Commission/North Texas FWC Organizing Committee

  • Rachelle Paul

    Co-AD/Senior Woman Administrator, University of Miami

  • Jessica Perrill

    General Counsel and Vice President of Response and Resolution, U.S. Center for SafeSport

  • Karen Rudolph

    Author, Sidelined No Longer

  • Julie Simmons

    Co-Founder, Paragon Sports Marketing, LLC

  • Cindy Sisson

    Executive Director, Women in Motorsports North America

  • Donease Smith

    Executive Director of Administration, Kansas City Royals

  • Phyllis LaVerne Sweat

    Former Coach, Hampton University and Norfolk State University

  • Tanesha Wade

    EVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Chief Impact Officer, Chicago Bears

  • Jennifer Williams

    Managing Principal/Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Practice Leader, Perkins+Will

  • Jill Willson

    President, Double L Consulting

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