October 10, 2025

Kansas City, Mo. — Over 1,200 people will gather at the Loews Kansas City Hotel from October 12-14 for the annual Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) National Convention. Offering over 50 hours of programming featuring captivating keynote speakers and dozens of connection opportunities, the Women Leaders Convention is the ultimate convening of people working and leading in sports.  

As a privately funded non-profit committed to transforming the landscape of leadership in sports business, Women Leaders is empowered by support from invaluable partners. All play a vital role in advancing the mission, with special recognition to Catalyst and Champion Level Partners whose deep collaboration and unwavering commitment help drive lasting impact. 

September 16, 2025

President-Elect:
Nina King, Vice President, Director of Athletics, Duke University  

Board of Directors:
Katie Fraumann,Senior Vice President, Advancement & External Relations, DePaul University 
Raven Jemison,President, Business Operations, KC Current 
Donease Smith, Executive Director of Administration, Kansas City Royals Urban Youth Academy 
Erika Wallace, Director of Athletics, Wayne State University 

July 31, 2025

Kansas City, Mo. - Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) announces the addition of Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, NHL; Lara Krug, CMO, Kansas City Chiefs (NFL), and Alisha Valavanis, CEO and Team President, Seattle Storm (WNBA) to its National Advisory Council.

July 17, 2025

Kansas City, Mo.— Women Leaders in Sports (Women Leaders) announces its annual award recipients for 2025. The honors include the Nike Lifetime Achievement Awards, Nike Executive of the Year Awards, the BSN SPORTS Rising Star Award and new categories for Organization of the year, Innovator of the year, Resilience Award and Woman to Watch - all sponsored by BSN SPORTS. Award winners will be celebrated at the 2025 Women Leaders in Sports National Convention, October 12-14 in Kansas City.  

August 20, 2024

Kansas City, Mo - Syracuse University is teaming up with the nationally recognized Women Leaders in Sports to launch a unique partnership that seeks to advance knowledge and enhance the professional acumen and management skills of sport administrators and executives. The new partnership between the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and Women Leaders in Sports comes at a time when more women are participating in sports than ever before and as Syracuse University brings to life its commitment to elevating sport across all facets of the University, including through academic study, experiential learning, club sports and intercollegiate athletics.