Game Changers

Game Changers: Class of 2019

9.16.2019

We honor the women setting the standard and leading the next generation in sports business.

Naz Aletaha, Riot Games
Megan Hughes Allison, Genesco Sports Enterprises
Michelle Andres, Baltimore Ravens
Molly Arbogast, POV Sports Marketing
Christine Burke, New York Road Runners
Shelly Cayette, Cleveland Cavaliers
Kim Damron, Paciolan
Kim Davis, National Hockey League
Jill Driban, The Montag Group
Wendy Fallen, Big Ten Conference
Julie Giese, ISM Raceway
Melissa Heiter, CAA ICON
Krista Hiner, ESG Law
Terri Carmichael Jackson, Women’s National Basketball Players Association
Michele Kajiwara, AEG/Staples Center
Meredith Kinsman, Octagon
Thayer Lavielle, Wasserman
Melanie LeGrande, Major League Baseball
Michelle McGoldrick, The Madison Square Garden Company
Lucinda McRoberts, USA Swimming
Jamie Morningstar, Milwaukee Bucks and Fiserv Forum
Sianneh Mulbah, Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
Pamela Murrin, WWE
Laura Neal, PGA Tour
Gloria Nevarez, West Coast Conference
Moira O’Connor, SMG - Soldier Field
Nicolina O’Rorke, NBC Sports Group
Djenaba Parker, New York Red Bulls
Ana Shapiro Queenan, GMR Marketing
Caroline Rebello, Evolution Media Capital
Tracie Rodburg, National Football League
Carla Rosenberg, Lagardère Plus
Tara Gutkowski Schwartz, National Basketball Association
Carrie Skillman, Scout Sports and Entertainment
Maureen Smith, Minnesota United FC
Amy Sprangers, Seattle Seahawks
Neda Tabatabaie, San Jose Sharks
Tina Thornton, ESPN
Alisha Valavanis, Seattle Storm and Force 10 Sports Management
Whitney Wagoner, University of Oregon

More about the Game Changers

Best career advice
Stories to watch
CSM Mentoring Challenge
Most memorable events
People influential in their careers
Networking tips
Addressing the challenges women face in sports
I wish I’d known at my career’s start …
Fun and games

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