International Day of the Girl:
My Voice, Our Equal Future

In honor of International Day of the Girl, we are excited to announce that Up2Us Sports will be hosting a two-day symposium to celebrate trailblazing women in the sports industry.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from professional athletes, coaches and women executives in the sports field who are paving the way for the next generation of women leaders in sports.

If you missed it, watch the full recordings below or visit the Women & Girls in Sports Symposium Playlist on our YouTube Channel to view each keynote and panel directly.

DETAILS

Day 1: Wednesday, October 14th, 1:00pm-6:00pm ET

Day 2: Thursday, October 15th, 3:00pm-8:00pm ET

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Angela LaChica | President and Chief Executive Officer - LaChica Sports

Jaymee Messler | Up2Us Sports Board Member, Co-Founder at (co)laboratory, Co-Founder of The Players’ Tribune

Nneka Ogwumike | President - WNBPA, WNBA MVP & WNBA Champion

Nichol Whiteman | Chief Executive Officer - Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

panelistS

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes | Athletic Director, Dillard University

Jessica Cloy | 7x Paralympic Medalist - Para Track and Field, Grant Program Coordinator - Adaptive Sports USA

Ellen Donahue | Vice President of Marketing - Fleet Feet

Rashida Gayle | Founder - Twenty Six Marketing Agency

Michaela Hammond | Head of Strategy and Partnerships - Upland Workshop, Athlete Partnerships - More Than A Vote

Laurie Hicks | Girls on the Run Coach, Black Girls RUN! Ambassador

Katie Holloway | 3x Paralympic Medalist - Sitting Volleyball

Elizabeth Kunz | Chief Executive Officer - Girls on the Run International

Angela LaChica | President & CEO - LaChica Sports & Entertainment

Penny Lucas-White | Head Volleyball Coach - Alabama State University

Chasity Melvin | Assistant Coach, Phoenix Mercury, Former WNBA All-star, NC State Hall of Famer

Jerita Mitchell | Up2Us Sports Coach Alumni, Program Director - Up2Us Sports

Sally Nnamani | Up2Us Sports Coach Alumni, U.S. Director of Programs & Partnerships - PeacePlayers

Nneka Ogwumike | President - WNBPA, WNBA MVP & WNBA Champion

Traci Otey Blunt | Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications - NFL

Alycia M. Powell | Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Champions for Philanthropy

Danielle Scott-Arruda | 5x Olympian, 2x Olympic Medalist - Indoor Volleyball

Collette V. Smith | Up2Us Sports Ambassador, NFL’s First African American Female Coach, Founder - Believe N You, Inc.

Lani Silversides | Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer - SG United Foundation

Dr. Jen Welter | NFL’s First Female Coach, GrrridIron Girls Founder

Kim Vandenberg | Up2Us Sports Ambassador, Olympic Bronze Medalist - Swimming

Nichol Whiteman | Chief Executive Officer - Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

Courtney Young | Co-Founder - Sour Fish Events

ROUNDTABLE participants

Audrey | adidas Legacy Athlete

Ava | adidas Legacy Athlete

Gracie | Premier Sports & Leadership Academy Athlete

Halie | adidas Legacy Athlete

Khila | adidas Legacy Athlete

Lindsey | University of Southern Mississippi Athlete

Silvette | adidas Legacy Athlete

MODERATORS

Angela LaChica | President & CEO - LaChica Sports & Entertainment

Penny Lucas-White | Head Volleyball Coach - Alabama State University, Motivational Speaker (Copy)

Dr. Ahada McCummings | National Director, Strategic Partnerships - Up2Us Sports

Luella Provenza | Chief Development Officer - Up2Us Sports

Sammy van den Berg | Assistant Project Manager - adidas Global Purpose Team

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