At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Janet swam in both the 400 meter and 800 meter freestyle but failed to medal. Martha is responsible for implementing the landmark L.A. LIVE Community Benefits Agreement, including over $6M in funding for affordable housing and $1M in funding for parks and recreation developments. Baron is also the founder of several companies, including Sports and Lifestyle in Culture (SLIC), The Black Santa Company, and No Labeleach with the objective of combining creative talent with original publication and production to develop and provide educational and heartwarming stories that appeal to global audiences of all ages. Eric previously served as Chairman on the Board of Directors of JUST TRYAN IT, a non-profit organization supporting families fighting childhood cancer, from October 2011 March 2013. While not working, Lopez cherishes spending quality time with family and friends sharing stories with lots of good food and laughter. Though difficult, the experience taught him what it means to have a community of support, which he experience through his family and through his soccer teammates. Having joined AEG in 2001, Ms. Saucedo is responsible for leading AEGs external affairs team which is the primary contact for all issues that relate to public and community affairs, charitable involvement, corporate communications and issues that involve public interest in the organizations outreach and development programs. Dr. Shaw currently serves as the Director of Education for the Womens Sports Foundation established by Billie Jean King. Prior to Dicks Sporting Goods, Eckel spent nearly 10 years at PUMA SE, most recently as Head of Marketing for Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, where he was responsible for leading all aspects of PUMAs brand growth and localization in those markets. In 2008, Brendan received the Laureus Sport for Good Award, which recognizes individuals who make transformational contributions to society through sport, at the Laureus World Sports Awards in St. Petersburg, Russia. A native of Southern California, Martha received a B.A. Sarah Robinson, a Los Angeles native, is a rising junior at Washington Preparatory High School. He has penned two OpEds in The New York Times, and his writing has also been published in The Los Angeles Times, CNBC.com, and The Huffington Post. She was responsible for advising senior management on pending legislation with potential impact to the company as well as maintaining key relationships with both business and community-based organizations. The world governing body of soccer, FIFA, awarded her the FIFA Fair Play Award, the first woman and American to receive the award, for her work against child labor in the stitching of soccer balls. He joined the law firm of Manatt, Phelps, Rothenberg and Tunney in Los Angeles prior to working with the 1984 Olympic Games and beginning his lengthy career at Wharton. Sarah Tuakli Cooper is the Executive Director for the non-profit charity YALLA, San Diego which is on a mission to remove the social and economic barriers that confront refugee and immigrant youth. Transfer culture in high school sports is troublesome. This piece has been aired on ESPN, Good Morning America; ABCs Evening News and won an ESPY award. A year later at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Janet won gold medals in all three of her races: the 400 meter freestyle, 800 meter freestyle, and 400 meter individual medley. Maricela Rosales is a Los Angeles native. In 2014, Dr. Berry was appointed to the Evaluation and Research Advisory Committee (ERAC) with the Afterschool Division of the California Department of Education. The sport of basketball, in particular, continues to be laughable when it comes to how parents and schools are manipulating the system of rules and regulations. She currently resides in Inglewood with her husband Timothy and their two young sons Timothy Jr. and Nicholas. Known for his electrifying style on the court, Davis was a powerful point guard, who won national acclaim for executing in crucial, high-pressure moments, when his team needed him the most. Whiteman earned a degree in Economics from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia in 1998. Most recently Family Circle listed her as one of the 20 Most Influential Moms. His views and insights on the sports industry can be heard weekly on SiriusXMs Wharton Sports Business Show, which he cohosts. She got involved with the LA84 Foundation through the YMCA Youth Institute of Greater Long Beach. Kerri Walsh Jennings is the most decorated beach volleyball Olympian of all-time, with three gold medals and one bronze medal. During his career in the athletic world, Smith was a spokesperson to corporations, schools, charities and the President of the United States. On that date, Mallory Weggemann received an epidural injection to help treat back pain; however, by the time it was finished, she was forever changed. She holds a masters degree in sports management and is also a certified Health Coach and aromatherapist. Lolita Lopez joined NBC4 Southern California as a general assignment reporter in 2011. Keiths desire to make more of an impact in the lives of youth led him to work with National Family Life and Education Center, Rites of Passage Program. Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Lopez moved to Houston at age four when her father became the womens track coach at Rice University. He has served at co-head of the Advisory Board of the California Governors Councilon Physical Fitness and Sport, a consultant to ANTA Kids in China, and on Reeboks non-profit before school fitness program, BOKS, where he was named Ambassador for Active Kids. Background: Lawrence is the oldest of five boys in a large family from Richmond, Virginia. Jake has been in front of corporations and service organizations with audience sizes in excess of 10,000 guests. He also directs the evaluation day for Major League Baseball RBI World Series. He also oversees Verizon Foundation activities and engagements for the Pacific & North Central markets. Liz Wolfson, the fourth child in a family of competitive athletes, was reared on a backyard basketball court where she learned how to use both hands for lay-ups and to never let her brothers knock her down. LaVal leads a team of 56 team members who are passionate about childrens well-being and physical activity. donation with purchase), Ability to distribute product samples or other pre-approved items at LA84 Foundation events, Access to Olympians for corporate or promotional speaking engagements, Name and logo on LA84 event signage and banners, Name and logo in LA84s e-mail blasts to distribution list. His decade-plus experience in the surfing world has covered everything from press management to athlete liaising to digital product development, crisis communications, event planning, PR campaigns, partner relations and management of a global team of employees, contractors and agencies. In this role, he advances the companys positions and analyzes emerging technologies, consumer and industry trends and related telecommunications policy issues. The allegations of recruiting athletes to play basketball at Lorenzo High School came last fall . Schools include but are not limited to: USC, TCU, UCLA, Texas, Cal Berkeley, Holy Cross, Marist, Boise State, Utah, Washington, Grambling, Southern, SDSU, USD, USC, Colorado, Washington UTEP, St. Johns, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Syracuse and more. Kahn spent four years at the Atlantic 10 Conference office, most recently as associate commissioner from 2010-12, where she served in many capacities, including mens and womens basketball oversight, strategic planning, and social media efforts. As the head of the Foundation, Lazarus spearheaded a new strategic focus for corporate giving, as well as engagement and advocacy, to ensure alignment with the newly established values of the company. Prior to joining AEG, Ms. Saucedo worked on behalf of Mattel, Inc managing relationships with local, state and federal elected officials. Prior to assuming the executive director position, she served in several capacities for the Alliance, focusing on coordinating event and educational program operations and building connections and engagement through social media and communication strategies. He began skateboarding at 12 years old and by 23 was volunteering as a mentor to troubled youth in a juvenile detention center teaching life lessons through skateboarding. In October 2016, Joanne represented the 49ers at the Sport in the Service of Humanity convening at The Vatican. He is a Southern California native and recently moved to Chicago for his role with the Federation. After leaving the coaching profession, she was an intern for the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) in 2005 (now known as Women Leaders in College Sports). While at Mission Viejo High School, Julie won three CIF Championships and three CIF Player of the Year awards. In her spare time Sarah likes to play basketball, attend sporting events, hang out with her friends, shop for the latest sneakers, and volunteer in her community. Eckel holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering. The foundation also supports cancer research and has raised over $100,000 dollars. The next year he was chosen to attend the PPIA Junior Summer Institute at Princeton University, before beginning school at TCU in the fall of 2015. His ability to relate to athletes and tell their stories in a humanizing, personal way that resonates with viewers has made him a favorite not only within the action sports community, but with everyone on the receiving end of his remarkable insights. She began working for Mad Rock Climbing as a product rep and brand ambassador which paved the way to further educating and immersing herself in the outdoor industry and the community. Along with his brother Sean, Brendan, founded PeacePlayers International in 2001. Catherine Dvila is a nationally certified USSF C license coach with multiple years of experience coaching youth and adult soccer teams all over LA County. Davis is a mentor and coach for young, upcoming basketball players and a longtime supporter of the Boys and Girls Club of Venice. Upon joining LADF in 2013, Whiteman led efforts to rebrand and restructure LADF, an organization that today operates significant programs that serve thousands of underserved youth in Los Angeles, grants over $1million annually to local nonprofits and raises significant funds to support its efforts. As an author, Dr. Rateys other groundbreaking work includes, A Users Guide to the Brain and Shadow Syndromes with Catherine Johnson PhD. Her 1500 meter world record stood for 20 years, her 800 world record stood for 21 years, and her 400 world record stood for 19 years, making them some of the longest standing records on the swimming books. When he was a teenager, Selemas unique upbringing brought him to Southern California, where he was first exposed to surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding. Jake loves to help and serve others. She lives in L.A. with her husband, Matt and their mutt, Anouk. Vie only began fencing at the age of 18 after reading the Catcher in the Rye for her High School English class. Jake and TravisMathew have teamed up to develop a first of its kind Braille golf shirt, with messages scripted in Braille on shirts that offer golfers a smart, progressive look with a sizeable portion of the proceeds from every shirt sold going to Jakes favorite charities. Ventura. In April 2008, her older sister found an article in the local newspaper highlighting the Paralympic Swimming Trials for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. From the Times: The CIF [California Interscholastic Federation] has saved money this year in its legal bills and seen a drop in . He had the opportunity to meet the entire coaching staff and team as well as spend precious moments with the team leading up to his surgery and the weeks that followed. Jake wrote a book when he was 8 years oldto uplift and encourage other children who were battling cancer and other diseases. She was also selected by the Sports Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 award recipient, presented to the most promising young executives in the sports industry. He is a graduate of Columbia University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. The highlight of those Games came at the Opening Ceremonies, where she passed the Olympic Flame to Muhammad Ali. He has also been honored by People Magazine, being named a Hero Among Us in 2009 and as the 2010 winner of the Kuykendall Award for Community Service, his alma mater, Davidson College where he was a scholarship soccer player, 4-year starter, and named the teams most valuable player. With a background in dance, she walked on to her Universitys club fencing team at Arizona State University where she went on to win the US National Collegiate Championship title four consecutive times. In 2006 he traveled to California intent upon infiltrating the ground zero of skateboarding, and the concept for Next Up Foundation was born. To date, she is directly responsible for sending over 250 inner-city student-athletes to college on scholarship. He is also an Executive Producer of the Emmy Award-winning documentary We Could Be King, the Emmy-nominated film Keepers of the Game, and has developed campaigns that have received Grand CLIO, Cannes Gold Lion and Gold Halo awards. She is the former Captain of the US Womens National Team. Moore is a divorced single mother of three successful children: Mi-Calynn, a California State Licensed Nurse, Caylin, a 2017 Rhodes Scholar, 2014 Fulbright Scholar, Division 1 student-athlete and recent graduate of Texas Christian University, and last but not least, Chase, a McNair Scholar, Childrens Defense Fund recipient, and a current Division 1 student-athlete at the University of Texas at Austin. She has also partnered with The Reebok Foundation, The Boston Foundation, Toyota, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CVS Health and The Boston Bruins Foundation to fiscally support BOKS growth. Julie also has been instrumental in a number of womens rights and child labor issues around the world. Janet executes speeches for top companies in varying fields including: Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Apparel, Banking, Insurance, non-profits and many others. In recognition of their tremendous commitment to philanthropy, the San Francisco 49ers were named ESPNs Humanitarian Team of the Year in 2017, Beyond Sports 2015 Sport Team of the Year for Outstanding Philanthropic Sports Organization and were the 2013 winners of the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Steve Patterson Award for Sports Philanthropy. She has generated more than $45 million to send student-athletes to college, covering tuition, meals, boarding and travel expense as a result of establishing positive relationships with over 300 NCAA programs. His work is frequently profiled in the media, where hes been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and NPR, as well as in The New York Times, Newsweek, The Washington Post, US News and World Report, Mens Health, and other national publications. illegal recruiting in California high schools is rampant,, Coming Out of the Pandemic, Sport Programs Are More Important Than Ever for Kids Mental Health, LA84 Foundation Provides $1.4M to Support Play Equity, My Life with Cancer Holding Jesus Hand, 2005, Out of Sight Faith Founder and Board Member 2010, Cancer Research & Know-the-Glow (Childrens Hospital Los Angeles) Honorary Board Member, Fellowship Christian Athletes Leadership Team, Name and Logo usage of LA84 Foundation logo, Logo acknowledgement and link on LA84.org website Partnership page, Special access to LA84 Foundation campus and meeting facilities, Ability to conduct cause-marking campaign (e.g. Since 2004, Dr. Berry has been dually appointed as a Research Associate Professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and Associate Director of the Claremont Evaluation Center. Dr. Ratey has spread his message as an Adjunct Professor of Sport Science at the National Taiwan Sport University, and as a consultant to the President of Taiwan and the Minister of Education in South Korea. Since its inception STOKED has served over 4,000 youth. The Laureus research team then measures and proves the impact these programs are having on the health, education, employment and social cohesion of those youth. Dr. Tiffany Berry received her PhD in Developmental Psychology &Evaluation, specializing in the development of intrinsic motivation among youth who participate in afterschool programs. In 2009, she co-founded the womens soccer club, L.A. Villa F.C. After completing a public school education, he graduated from the University of Michigan. Under the tutelage of Coach Bob Kersee, she has won a total of six Olympic gold medals and is now the most decorated female track & field Olympian in history. Julie was the President of the Womens Sports Foundation from 2000-2002. Additionally, she served as an entertainment/lifestyle reporter doing features for The Insider, Hollywood 411 and Starz Entertainment. A passionate idea person, she has an accomplished record of success developing innovative global and local strategies that deepen culture, strengthen reputation, and deliver business and social outcomes for stakeholders. ShehasheldvariedrolesduringhertenureincludingExecutiveProducer ofGoodFoodandConsultingProducerofDnA: Design and Architecture. This research led to her working as an Internal Evaluation Consultant for one of the nations largest after-school programs, Los Angeless Better Educated Students for Tomorrow (LAs BEST) where she initiated an evaluation infrastructure to facilitate continuous quality improvement. Julie and Mia were only the 6th and 7th women ever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and the first and only ALL FEMALE induction class. This equipment and technology enable visually impaired children to perform better in school and achieve academic excellence. His latest book, Go Wild, explores how we can achieve optimal physical and mental health by getting in touch with our caveman roots, and how we can re-wild our lives. Award and Recognition: In 2017 New York University awarded Lawrence the Lauren Beam Philanthropy in Sports Award. Pablo Garciais the Director of Planning & Special Projects for the United States Soccer Federation; he brings extensive experience in finance & business operations, including stints with the Los Angeles Clippers and Dodgers, as well as boutique sports marketing firm, Premier Partnerships. Recognized by his peers as one of the Best Doctors in America since 1997, he was recently named Outstanding Psychiatrist of 2016 by the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society. As a sports-industry leader he is former President of the Sports Lawyers Association, the largest such organization in the world, and also former Program Chair of the ABA Forum Committee, Sports Law Section. She was named Cable TV Executive of the Year by Television Week Magazine for her leadership role as President and CEO of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), the oldest and largest organization serving women professionals in the cable industry. Lawrence is a recent MBA graduate of Columbia University where he has planned the growth and development of the SSUSA social enterprise. Using a unique combination of recreation and education, Urban Dove has Energized, Educated and Empowered thousands of young people, giving them the support and help they need to succeed in school and in life. Moore communicates daily with various NCAA coaching staff to make them aware of the weekly progression of her student athletes. Prior to her work in soccer, Catherine was an independent film producer. His twelfth and current book project isThe Mis-Education of the Student Athlete: A Manifesto to Fix College Sports, which will be published in September 2017. Caitlin Morris is the General Manager of Global Community Impact at Nike, Inc. Jon Catalini. She currently serves as the President of the Board for bothHollywood FC and L.A. Villa F.C. Kathleen continues to make strides nationwide. With Jakes recent fame, he had the opportunity to share his book and speak about his experiences and faith in front of corporations, schools, service organizations and congregations. We are excited to include Vinas unique perspective on the sport of skateboarding in todays panel. Additionally, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, she launched the first ever girl-targeted Super Hero brand, which promoted girl empowerment. In 2012, Lawrence was selected as one of 15 AMEX Ashoka Emerging Leaders in Social Entrepreneurship. Although, Mallorys wheelchair will never be replaced by her customized leg braces and forearm crutches, they have allowed her to have short moments of upright mobility and the freedom of standing at her 5 9 stature again. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Ed. Jakes faith and attitude have been an inspiration to others and his belief in making the most out of life continues to motivate those around him. Kahn got her start in the collegiate ranks as an assistant womens basketball coach at the NCAA Division I level before deciding to pursue administration. With the publication of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, Dr. Ratey has embarked on a world-wide mission to re-engineer schools, corporations, and individual lifestyle practices by incorporating exercise to achieve peak performance and optimum mental health. As the Vice Chair of the Bid Committee and Head of the Athletes Commission, she worked closely with Paralympians and Olympians to ensure they were effectively represented in the citys bid for the Games. Julie had a sensational soccer career while playing on the USA National Team for 17 years. Jai also has served as Chairman of the Youth Committee for Community Board 4 and was honored as a Local Hero by Bank of Americas Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. Hired as the then-ASP North America Media Manager in 2006, Mr. Prodan went on to hold positions as International Media Manager, International Media Director and most recently VP of Communications with the organization. She then went on to Stanford University, where she won a National Championship, National Player of the Year award, First-Team All American honors, and earned a degree in American Studies. Dr. Shaw has a passion for service in her communities; she assisted in the Special Olympic Regional Summer Games and Los Angeles World Games as the Field of Play Supervisor for basketball, earning the most outstanding volunteer award. She would go on to win gold in Athens in 2004, gold in Beijing in 2008, gold in London in 2012, and bronze in Rio in 2016. Currently, Walsh Jennings resides in Manhattan Beach with her husband and three children. As a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (The Divine 9), Moore has dedicated herself to service for others. A native of New York, Selemas flair for entertainment emerged at an early age as he toured the world with his father, South African jazz icon Hugh Masekela. She will continue her role with the newly formed LA2028 Organizing Committee, as her team works to ensure that the athletes of the world have the best possible athlete experience at the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Education is a top priority for Whiteman and she is very active in the community. She assumed the role of Executive Director on August 1, 2016. Natalie also studies yoga, herbalism, and traditional Chinese medicine as a complement to her physical training and is currently completing a sustainability residency at the CalEarth Institute where she is studying adobe architecture and permaculture. Weggemann has been a competitive swimmer since the age of seven. Eric Fitzgerald Reed, Vice President Entertainment and Tech Policy for Verizon Communications in San Francisco, CA, is responsible for analyzing entertainment industry trends, managing telecommunications developments and emerging high-tech matters as they relate to public policy. BOKS was born. She was the director of the 2010 and 2011 A-10 Mens Basketball Championship before overseeing all facets of the Conferences womens basketball operations during the 2011-12 season. A member of the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, she serves on the Physical Activity Innovation Collaborative, sits on the steering committee for Lets Move Active Schools and is Vice Chair of Physical Activity at World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry. These efforts are driven through innovative and collaborative partnerships, leveraging Nikes greatest assets its employees and brand. John grew up in the steel working town of Beaver, Pennsylvania, overcoming the odds to become a ranked tennis player in High School, competing in the US National Juniors before being offered a tennis scholarship to college. In 1989, she was awarded the prestigious Sullivan Award as the United States top amateur athlete. A California native, Dr. Shaw led the womens basketball program from 2013-2017 at the University of La Verne. He started at PUMA as a Global Strategic Planner, based in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Org, 2014 Distinguished Athlete Award for Orange County, Apple of Our Eye February 2011 Dale McIntosh Center, Institute for Families Fundraising Award, 2014 Trinity League Coaches Courage Award, 2015 Uplifting Athletes Rare Disease Champion Award. It sure isnt deterring transfers. Her most recent news stories can be viewed here. Previously at PUMA, as Global Head of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Eckel led the development of PUMAs brand strategy and positioning, global category marketing and consumer research. Lazarus graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. A 12-year employee of the World Surf League (WSL), Dave Prodan was recently appointed the Leagues SVP of Global Brand Identity where he will oversee an international team dedicated to the further development and celebration of the companys brand and identity, as well as contribute to strategic planning and relationships. Prior to founding the BOKS program, Kathleen accomplished an 18-year career in real estate finance.
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