Women in Sports: Life Lessons for Tomorrow’s Leaders

CCW spotlighted this game-changing moment in women’s sports with an engaging discussion that celebrated the power and resilience of women in sports. We dived into advancement, inclusion, and fair pay with a dynamic panel of Columbia alumnae leading the charge in various areas of sport. Attendees heard about their journeys and how their athletic backgrounds have shaped their paths to make a lasting impact on their lives and industries.

Alumnae panelists:

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  Ishwara Glassman Chrein CC’02 SIPA’03, former President of Chicago Fire FC; Columbia Lecturer in Sports Management
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  Devon Martin CC’90, three-time TEAM USA distance coach; head coach at Central Park Track Club and Atalanta NYC
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  Katie Meili CC’13, two-time Olympic swimming medalist; USA Swimming board member; FINA World Swimming Champion
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  Nzingha Prescod CC’15, two-time Olympic fencer and world champion; PISTE Founder & CEO
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  Moderated by Sam Marchiano CC’89, sports journalist; founding board member, Athlete Ally, a non-profit LGBTQ athletic advocacy group

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