The elevation of women’s sports was a major theme as SBJ hosted its 10th Game Changers conference, presented by Pepsi, at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 26. More than 350 attendees heard from compelling guest speakers and panelists during the daylong event, which culminated with the recognition of the Game Changers Class of 2022.
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Led by moderator Kit Geis of Genesco Sports Enterprises, Pepsi’s Erica Smith and the NBA’s Lauren Sullivan described how the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson, the first female basketball player on the Mountain Dew roster, has become the face of the WNBA.
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s wide-ranging one-on-one with SBJ Publisher and Executive Editor Abe Madkour covered topics from Brittney Griner’s imprisonment in Russia to the business transformation and future expansion of the league.
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WWE superstar Bianca Belair discussed being an example not only for girls to see her performing for WWE but for boys as well.
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Keynote speaker and Ally Financial CMO Andrea Brimmer, U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone and Game Changers ceremony emcee Ann Meyers Drysdale, vice president of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, pose for a photo.
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Generator Studios executives, who are designing the KC Current’s new stadium, caught up with the NWSL team’s owners, Chris and Angie Long, during the conference. From left, Christina Franklin, Chris Long, Tom Proebstle, Angie Long and Jill Monaghan.
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Members of the Game Changers Class of 2022 take a moment to celebrate during a group photo shoot.
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