Honoring the 2021 DEI Champion in Sports at the National Sports Inclusion Conference
HOUSTON, September 7, 2021 /3BL Media/ - DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the National Sports Inclusion Conference from August 31- September 1, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Inclusion = Innovation”. The two-day conference will honor a number of diverse talents from different industries.
The DEI Champion in Sports Award distinguishes a select group who exhibit exceptional leadership qualities in the sports industry. The focus of the award is to give prominence to the accomplishments of individuals who exceed the scope of what is expected in their organizations and communities. The award is open to all levels of executives who demonstrate diversity and inclusion efforts within their organizations.
2021 Awardees
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Aaron |
Lampkin |
Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service |
Sounders FC |
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Alaina |
Williams |
Senior Director of Global Fan Marketing |
NBA |
|
Andrea |
Young |
Diversity Programs Account Manager |
Octagon |
|
Ashton |
Henderson |
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Detroit Pistons |
|
Ay'Anna |
Moody |
Director of Social Impact and Generation Thrive |
Golden State Warriors Community Foundation |
|
Brian |
Richardson |
Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Indianapolis Colts |
|
Brittany |
Ramos |
Director of Partnerships Strategy |
Los Angeles Rams |
|
Cassandra |
Diaz |
Coordinator, Office of the WNBA Commissioner |
WNBA |
|
Cassidee |
Owens |
Creative Services Manager |
Denver Broncos |
|
Cat |
Davidson |
Manager, Partnership Strategy |
Los Angeles Rams |
|
Dr. Catalina |
Lara |
Senior Manager of Minor League Education and Learning |
Los Angeles Dodgers |
|
Chidozie |
Ibeabuchi |
Director of Player Engagement |
MLS |
|
Emily |
Blady |
Baseball Operations Analyst |
Chicago White Sox |
|
Erika |
Austin |
Senior Marketing Manager |
Indianapolis Colts |
|
Hairat |
Babalola |
Sr. Manager of Suite Sales and Service |
Washington Football Team |
|
Humberto |
Fernandez |
Sr. Manager, Global Media Distribution, Affiliate Programs |
National Basketball Association |
|
Jarrett |
Nobles |
Director of Business Development |
Los Angeles Chargers |
|
Jennifer |
Todd |
Co-Founder and Executive Vice President |
The Basketball Tournament |
|
Jessica |
Rice |
VP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion |
Under Armour |
|
Dr. Karen |
Kassebaum |
Founder & CEO |
Athlete2Athlete |
|
Kenny |
Norton |
Production Associate |
NFL Network |
|
Kritt |
Tucker |
DEI Program Manager, WIN Program |
Nike |
|
Marcus |
Momon |
Coordinator, Diversity Marketing |
Atlanta Braves |
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Marlon |
Kerner |
Director of Player Engagement and Alumni |
Buffalo Bills |
|
Matthew |
Menard |
Senior Manager of Group Ticket Sales |
Houston Dynamo FC, Houston Dash |
|
Matthew |
Schulte |
Senior Manager of Client Services and Special Events |
Kansas City Royals |
|
McKenzie |
Watts |
Diversity and Inclusion Manager |
Dallas Mavericks |
|
Michelle |
Gulino |
Manager of Corporate Partnerships |
Dallas Cowboys |
|
Miguel |
Ramos |
Sr. Director of Diversity & Inclusion Strategy |
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club |
|
Mike |
Taylor |
Senior Director, Team Marketing & Business Operations |
National Basketball Association |
|
Mike |
Nieves |
Manager, Client Services |
Kansas City Royals |
|
Miriam |
Maiden |
Sr. Director of Human Resources |
Kansas City Royals |
|
Nick |
Birdsong |
Director, Digital and Social Media |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
|
Ndidi |
Massay |
Senior Director of Workplace Culture and Diversity Initiatives |
CBS SPORTS |
|
Robert |
Griffin |
American Football Quarterback |
Baltimore Ravens |
|
Ron |
Knight |
Assistant Director, Minor League Operations |
Atlanta Braves |
|
Sarah |
Bailey |
Manager of Analytics and Data |
Los Angeles Rams |
|
Stacy |
McCorkle |
Director of Community Relations |
San Francisco 49ers |
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Stefanie |
Iennaco |
Coordinator in the Diversity & Inclusion department |
United States Tennis Association |
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Stephanie |
Lovingood |
Senior Activation Manager |
Phoenix Suns & Phoenix Mercury |
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Steve |
Campbell |
Vice President of Communications |
Indianapolis Colts |
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Zachary |
Geist |
Promotions Manager |
Texas Rangers |
|
Zenab |
Keita |
Manager of Partnership Development |
Golden State Warriors Corporate Partnerships |
About The National Sports Inclusion Conference
With hundreds of attendees, the 2021 Inaugural Sports Inclusion Conference pioneers the discussion of diversity and inclusion in the sports industry. Offering extraordinary networking opportunities, professional development, and critical conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion, attendees are able to curate their experience for optimal learning and growth. This year’s conference will take place virtually on August 31 and September 1, 2021. More information about the Sports InclusionConference is available on their website.
Media Contact:
Ashana Outler
DEI Project Specialist
Ashana.Outler@DiversityFirst.Org
