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Emily Stutzman is the CEO and Co-owner of Happylucky, a full-service creative agency that is female-founded, female-led, and queer-owned. With locations in Portland, New York City, and Los Angeles, Happylucky focuses on creating impactful emotional connections through their work in brand strategy, content creation, and production. Under Emily's leadership, the agency champions projects that not only reach a broad audience across mu...

Laura Dixon is the President of Pro Sports Assembly, an association uniting professional sports business leaders to foster a fair and progressive future for the industry. She is also the Founder of Long Game Ventures, a firm that guides sports business leaders to achieve their goals for impact. With a strong background in sports business and management, Laura has held significant roles in shaping the careers and social impact of sp...

Brandon Doll is the Principal at Sports & Entertainment Advisors, a consultancy that utilizes data, modeling, and customer insights to enhance business outcomes for clients in collegiate and professional sports and other live entertainment. With over a decade of experience in the sports and entertainment sectors, Brandon has made significant contributions, including leading the Las Vegas Raiders' transition from Oakland to Las Vega...

Evyenia “Evy” Lyons is the CEO and Co-founder of Apex Cool Labs, a company dedicated to enhancing human performance through innovative palm cooling technology. With a career spanning over two decades in marketing and brand building, Evy brings a wealth of experience to her role at Apex Cool Labs. Her journey includes a significant tenure as the Chief Marketing Officer for Traackr, a leading B2B marketing platform, where she honed h...

Leela Srinivasan is the CEO of Parity, a sports partnerships platform focused on closing the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Born in Scotland with a versatile background spanning sales leadership, management consulting, and tech marketing, Leela has become a significant figure in the tech and sports industries. Before taking the helm at Parity, she was a CMO for high-growth companies including Checkout.com...

Dr. Janelle Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and the Co-founder and Impact Coach at WellsQuest, a firm dedicated to fostering the growth of leaders, teams, and cultures through individualized and transformative development programs. She worked as an Assistant Volleyball Coach at Indiana University and as an Assistant Professor at Florida State University before co-founding WellsQuest. Dr. Wells has...

Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Oak View Group, the largest developer of sports and live entertainment venues in the world. An award-winning DEI practitioner, she is recognized for her contributions as a race and gender studies scholar, educator, and strategist. With a robust background in DEI research and consulting, Dr. Oates-Primus has provided inclusive strategic vision and...

Lauren Spearman is the CEO and Founder of R&B Yoga, a company that orchestrates a dynamic fusion of contemporary melodies and beginner-friendly yoga practices within a vibrant, pop-up studio atmosphere. Lauren is currently in the final stages of her yoga therapy certification journey at Loyola Marymount University. Through Trinity Health & Wellness, she extends her expertise in yoga therapy to her clientele. Featured in Los Angeles...

Diahann Billings-Burford is the CEO of RISE, a nonprofit organization aimed at leveraging the unifying potential of sports to combat racism and promote social justice. Her career has been marked by significant contributions to diverse communities through various senior roles in both public and private sectors. At Time Warner, as executive director of cultural investments and vice president of the Time Warner Foundation, she led ini...

Laura Barnard is the Founder of BREAKTHRU Brands, an innovative leadership development solution focused on advancing equitable representation of leaders worldwide. With a BA in Psychology from Harvard University and an MBA in Marketing & Strategic Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Laura brings a profound understanding of brand power and leadership dynamics to her mission. Her career includes two de...

Antony Bonavita is the Executive Vice President of Venue Operations for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, responsible for overseeing the venue's operations, guest experience, and project management. With over 27 years of experience in facility and event management, he played a key role in the renovation of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and manages operations for various Cavaliers organization venues, including th...

Natalie White is the Founder and CEO of Moolah Kicks, a pioneering brand exclusively focused on creating basketball shoes for women. Originating from her observation of the lack of female-specific basketball sneakers during her senior year at Boston College, Natalie was propelled by the realization that existing footwear options did not address the unique biomechanical needs of female athletes, thus posing a higher risk of injury. ...

Emily Jaenson is a professional speaker, podcast host, author, and consultant specializing in sports sponsorship. With 15 years of experience in the sports industry, she has served as the general manager and corporate partnerships manager of the Reno Aces. Emily's professional journey includes selling season and group tickets for the Chicago Bulls, leading fundraising efforts for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in Chicago, and r...

Corinne Milien is the Founder and CEO at WRK, a people-powered HR and staffing solutions to overcome workforce challenges in sports, media, and entertainment. As an unwavering advocate for diversity and inclusion, Corinne aims to eradicate bias and eliminate barriers that have historically marginalized certain groups from traditional hiring practices.

Corinne’s roots in sports trace back to her time as a student assistant at Bemidj...

DeLaina Sarden is a Principal at Parker Executive Search, a leading global executive search firm known for its expertise in higher education and sports. With a background in college athletics, DeLaina previously worked at the University of Wisconsin and Michigan State University, focusing on student-athlete success. An accomplished former volleyball player at the University of Central Florida, she played a pivotal role in leading t...

Will Baggett is the Co-founder and brand strategist at Monetize Your Message, a premier platform for speakers aiming to enhance their impact and audience reach. A former operations coordinator for the College Football Playoff, Will has built a reputation as an award-winning major events professional. His experience includes producing high-profile events like the Super Bowl, Final Four, and various college football bowl games. As a ...

Ena Patel is the Director of Games Planning & Integration at LA28, the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028. She plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the games, focusing on cross-functional planning and maintaining integration across various departments to prevent siloed operations. Ena's career in sports has been marked by a dedication to strategy, organizational development...

Christine Lawrence is the former Senior Director of Insights and Analytics at World Wrestling Entertainment and has nearly two decades of experience in research and insights. Her expertise has informed some of the world’s largest sports and entertainment providers, including Viacom. She’s currently the Senior AVP at EXL, an analytics and digital operations company helping clients improve business outcomes. 

Christine excels at incr...

Jennifer Davis is the Chief Marketing Officer and President of Central States Manufacturing, a 100% employee-owned nationwide manufacturer of metal roofing, siding, and building components. She is the first to hold the CMO position at the company, overseeing marketing, strategy, and innovation, while also leading Central Storage Works. With a career that includes leadership roles at companies like LEARFIELD, Amazon Web Services, Ho...