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Women in Sports: Life Lessons for Tomorrow's Leaders

Friday, April 26, 2024 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Faculty House, 64 Morningside Dr., New York, NY 10027 Presidential Suite, 3rd Floor
Women in Sports: Life Lessons for Tomorrow's Leaders
Event Type: 
Reception
Sports
Open To: 
Alumni
Topic: 
Athletics
Location: 
Morningside

Event Contact

Columbia College Women
2128517807

Join us as CCW shines a spotlight on this game-changing moment in women's sports. We'll dive into advancement, inclusion, and fair pay with a dynamic panel of Columbia alumnae leading the charge in various areas of sport. Hear about their journeys and how their athletic backgrounds have shaped their paths to make a lasting impact on their lives and industries. This engaging discussion will celebrate the power and resilience of women in sports.

Speakers:

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

Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of the program followed by a closing reception featuring local food and beverages.

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/853817991597?aff=oddtdtcreator

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